Health benefits are one of the most sensitive parts of the employer-employee relationship. A great health plan gives people a sense of safety, and often includes their closest loved ones. Whenever there’s a major change, employees’ first thoughts are often, “What will happen to my health benefits?” Health-related benefits are expensive to provide—and they’re only getting more expensive. Leaders often find themselves in a difficult situation, trying to manage costs while also protecting a positive employee experience. A recent report by Aon identified “managing healthcare costs” as the top priority for employers in 2024. It’s easy to see why, as costs are expected to increase by 6.5% this year.

In just a few short years, Artificial Intelligence has gone from unimaginable to unavoidable. AI used to sound like science fiction until tools like ChatGPT suddenly appeared. And now, huge companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, and Meta have announced that artificial intelligence will become a key part of their platforms—which means that AI will soon be present in every office in the world.

Attracting talent continues to be one of the biggest challenges for business leaders over the last several years, and identifying the right recruiting partner in this endeavor is key. As a leading provider of human capital consulting services in the area, we are often asked for recommendations on the top recruiting firms in the Washington, DC metro region.

Artificial Intelligence continues to be a confusing area for many leaders, and many companies are unsure about how AI might impact things like HR compliance. Thankfully, there is some new high-level guidance available.

Nonprofits are driven by passionate people who care deeply about a cause. Every day, these teams work hard to deliver on their mission and make the world a better place.

The past five years have seen an unprecedented series of shocks to the way we work. We've seen a sudden switch to remote and hybrid working—followed by an even faster return to the office. Employees have been Quiet Quitting and joining the Great Resignation, while many employers have conducted large-scale layoffs.