Should I Provide 401(k) Matching?
Posted: October 28, 2022
Employees love to watch the value of their 401(k) grow. Employers who match 401(k) funds are providing one of the most popular employee benefits. The investment in these retirement savings accounts are tax-free, taxed when funds are withdrawn at retirement or when withdrawn early for another reason. Types of 401(k) Plans As an employer, you have two options: Traditional 401(k): These retirement accounts are built...
How Incorporating Wellness Activities at Work Improves Productivity
Posted: October 15, 2022
Every employer wants a team of inspired workers who are focused, energetic, and productive. A work environment that has incorporated wellness activities can inspire higher levels of production, as the employees are happier, less stressed, and usually feel more dedicated to achieving the goals set by management. What Wellness Activities Are Most Popular with Employees? Your company can offer a range of wellness activities that...
3 Things to Consider When Choosing Group Benefits
Posted: September 28, 2022
The employees you want on your team will need benefits. In a tight job market, with competition for talent higher than ever, the benefits you offer matter. When choosing group benefits, several basic issues must be thoroughly evaluated before deciding on what to offer employees: Employee Demographics – Generation Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Gen Y, or Millennials? Every generation has a different perspective...
Benefits of Providing Financial Planning Resources to Employees
Posted: September 13, 2022
The most basic group benefit plan will provide some form of health insurance to employees, with some percentage paid by the employer. Many employers have taken steps to offer a more appealing range of benefits to their employees, including life insurance, long term care insurance, a 401(k) with matching funds, and vision or dental coverage. Another perk has proven to be appreciated by employees: Financial...
How HRAs Offset Premiums & Deductibles For Group Plans
Posted: August 28, 2022
A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) can offset premiums and deductibles in a group health insurance plan. These savings are realized when a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) is combined with a Deductible-Gap HRA. Employers can benefit by saving money and reducing overhead with a high deductible, while the effect on employees is offset by the HRA. What Is An HRA? An HRA is an employer-funded account...