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.

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.

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.

It’s an exciting time for companies in the financial sector. Technology has made a quantum leap forward, allowing teams to work faster and smarter than ever before.

Seasonal hiring is an essential part of the hospitality industry. In 2024, the restaurant industry alone is expected to create over half a million seasonal jobs.

When a small business starts growing, the HR function can quickly consume a lot of a leader's time. The rapidly expanding team means more payroll administration, compliance requirements, and benefits management, not to mention recruiting, employee communications, and the like.