Employee Benefits
June 12, 2026
7 Ways to Maximize Your Benefits This Summer
Amid the activity and busy schedules of summer, it’s important to make time to review your benefits for the second half of the year. Whether you’re making healthcare contingency plans for summer travel or just looking to get more value from your coverage, this article provides seven tips to help you make the most of...
June 2, 2026
Skilled Labor Shortages in the Construction Sector
The construction sector is facing a persistent skilled labor shortage, impacting its ability to deliver infrastructure, meet housing demand and pursue strategic growth. Rather than being driven by short-term changes in construction demand or project activity, the shortage reflects longer-term workforce and demographic pressures. Left unaddressed, labor challenges can expose construction firms to a range...
May 19, 2026
5 Mental Health Benefits That Employees Use
Mental health resources are highly desired among employees, but workers aren’t always satisfied with the benefits their employers offer or may not know how to use them effectively. A 2025 workplace mental health poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that while 77% of respondents are satisfied with their overall health care...
March 18, 2026
Employers Should Start Preparing for 2026 RxDC Reporting
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting is referred to as the prescription drug data collection (RxDC report). The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2026, covering data for 2025. ...
March 10, 2026
TrumpRx FAQs
TrumpRX is a newly launched federal website intended to help Americans access lower prices on select prescription medications by showcasing discounted cash pay options negotiated directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Unlike a traditional pharmacy or insurance integrated tool, TrumpRx does not process insurance and does not function like a standard drug dispensing platform; instead, it displays...
March 5, 2026
DOL Announces Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
On Feb. 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would rescind the department’s 2024 final independent contractor rule and replace it with an analysis for employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) similar to the one adopted by the DOL in 2021. The proposed rule was published...
February 5, 2026
Celebrate American Heart Month With Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 3 deaths was caused by a cardiovascular disease in 2023. In recognition of these dangers, February is designated as American Heart Month. This annual campaign focuses on raising awareness about cardiovascular...