health
December 2, 2025
Mental Health Year-end Reflection
As the year draws to a close, December naturally invites a moment of pause. Between the flurry of holiday plans, year-end deadlines and the anticipation of a fresh start in January, it’s easy to overlook your emotional well-being. Yet, this month may be one of the most critical times to check in with yourself mentally...
November 17, 2025
Trends Shaping 2026 Employee Benefits
Understanding the latest employee benefits trends can help organizations plan ahead and offer a benefits package that meets the evolving needs of workers. Here are five trends shaping benefits in 2026: As the workforce’s needs continue to evolve, so must the benefits that companies offer to remain relevant and meaningful to employees. Every workplace is...
November 4, 2025
Marketplace Plans Opened Nov. 1, Premium Increases Expected
Starting Nov. 1, Americans can log on to HealthCare.gov and state-run exchanges, as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace) open enrollment period began for 2026 coverage. This year’s enrollment window runs through Jan. 15, 2026, in most states, with some extending deadlines into late January. The average Marketplace premium after tax credits...
October 16, 2025
Small Business Health Plans Could See 11% Increase in 2026
Every year, health insurance companies inform state officials of their expected cost changes and propose new prices for plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act regulations. A report from KFF, an independent source for health policy research, focuses specifically on plans for small businesses, typically those with 50 or fewer employees. These plans can...
September 2, 2025
Combatting Tech Neck
While not an official medical diagnosis, “tech neck” has become a familiar phrase in today’s workplace. As smartphones, laptops and tablets have become everyday tools, people spend more time hunched over screens. The result is a growing number of individuals who spend hours per day behind screens reporting stiffness, discomfort and pain in their neck...
August 26, 2025
OSHA Urges Safe Trench and Excavation Work Practices
Construction projects involving trench and excavation operations present life-threatening risks to employees. Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA has issued a trade release urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to protect workers from trenching and excavation hazards. With 11 trench-related fatalities reported in 2025 so far, employers must recognize...
August 21, 2025
Preparing for Open Enrollment: Common Questions and Answers
As open enrollment season approaches, it’s never too early to start preparing so that you can make educated choices on benefits enrollment for the upcoming year. This annual window offers the opportunity to enroll in, change or update coverage options such as health insurance, dental plans, and voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance. The...