by Sarah Dwyer | Sep 18, 2025 | Employee Benefits
A new report from Mercer projects that the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 6.5% on average in 2026, marking the highest increase since 2010. To put it in perspective, Mercer reported that the past decade normally increased 3% annually. If...
by Sarah Dwyer | Sep 16, 2025 | Employee Benefits
Employee benefits have evolved far beyond the basics like health and dental. Modern employees, particularly younger generations, are seeking employers who demonstrate a commitment to their overall well-being. Offering comprehensive mental health benefits is a powerful...
by Sarah Dwyer | Jul 9, 2025 | Employee Benefits
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB Act) into law, ushering in significant changes for employee benefit plans. This comprehensive tax and spending bill aims to reshape how individuals save for healthcare,...
by Sarah Dwyer | Jun 3, 2025 | Employee Benefits
An employment separation is the end of an employee’s working relationship with an employer. It includes voluntary separations (i.e., resignation or retirement), involuntary separations (i.e., firing or layoff) and departures that occur at the expiration of a work...
by Sarah Dwyer | May 19, 2025 | Employee Benefits
Corporate backup childcare is a benefit where an employer provides access to temporary childcare services for employees facing disruptions in their regular childcare arrangements. This offering is designed to address situations such as the unexpected closure of a...