Tips for Addressing Employee Well-Being
Happy employees tend to be more engaged and more productive. The opposite is also true. When people feel disconnected or undervalued, performance often suffers. The real question for leaders is what actually makes employees feel happy and supported at work. What today’s workforce wants Research continues to show a shift in employee priorities, especially among […]
Think Carefully Before Cutting Employee Benefits
As the labor market loosens, bargaining power shifts back toward employers, who are also seeing benefit costs climb. Mercer projects that employers’ health benefit costs per employee will rise 6.5% in 2026, the steepest increase since 2010. This figure is after employers adjust their plans to control costs; left unchecked, it would approach 9%. Many […]
Preparing for the 2026 ACA Reporting Season: What Employers Need to Know
Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting is a yearly responsibility that can feel increasingly complex, especially as rules, thresholds, and penalties continue to change. For the 2026 reporting season — which covers the 2025 calendar year — Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must prepare for updated affordability standards, rising penalties, and new options for delivering required forms […]
IRS Makes Retirement Plan Changes for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a release explaining changes in retirement plan limits for 2026. Below is a summary of this release. The provisions can be complex, so current and prospective plan participants should work with a financial professional. Highlights of changes for 2026 The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), […]