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Delivering bad news about benefits? How to improve your strategy

HRExecutive

Every year, HR professionals are tasked with announcing changes to employee benefits plans during open enrollment—from new healthcare plan carriers to higher deductibles or a reduction in benefits offered. Perception/perspective: Understand what employees know about the benefits.

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Healthcare coverage for grandkids? Behind the rapid growth of these benefits

HRExecutive

The percentage of employers offering healthcare benefits to employees’ dependent grandchildren is on a steep rise, doubling in the past two years, according to a recent report by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The post Healthcare coverage for grandkids? grandparents, or 6.7

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SHRM 2024 Employee Benefits Survey Overview: A Look at What’s on the Horizon

Extensis

Quick look: SHRM recently released its annual employee benefits survey depicting what benefits remain high-priority and which are trending upward. Though the popularity of some benefits may not come as a surprise, there are a few important changes to note which brokers can help their clients get ready for.

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As costs rise, employee benefits strategies are shifting to prioritize value

HRExecutive

Heightened economic uncertainty combined with increased financial pressures on budgets are transforming how HR and benefits leaders design employee benefit strategies, according to a recent survey. Rising healthcare costs, however, are an increasing obstacle.

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5 Themes for Your 2025 HR Comms Calendar

Flimp Communications

Whether your HR team is aiming for higher HDHP enrollment, greater wellness program utilization, or improved benefits literacy, achieving your goals in 2025 will invariably depend on your company’s employees learning something and, crucially, retaining that knowledge throughout the year. One solution is seasonality.

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The unexpected perks of an HSA: 3 things HR needs to tell employees

HRExecutive

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a popular employee benefit, serving as a core component in an estimated 22% of employee benefit plans. HR professionals can help employees make the most of their HSAand reduce confusion and noiseby educating them about the unexpected perks of this tax-advantaged account.

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Is Now the Time to Update Your Wellness Benefits?

Best Money Moves

Moreover, employees view their employers as responsible for financial wellness efforts. According to MetLifes Employee Benefit Trends Study 2024 , 92% of employees want more consistent care from their employers. Wellness benefits must support both immediate financial challenges and long-term goals.