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Overview Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are periodically increased for inflation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced cost-of-living adjustments to the annual dollar limits for various welfare and retirement plan limits for 2020. Although some of the limits will remain the same, most of the limits will increase for…

This is the time of year for celebrations where we gather with friends and family to enjoy these annual feasts. It's also a time of year that can bring with it challenges to sticking to our diets or even just eating healthy. These 7 healthy tips can help make these obstacles a little easier to…

The arrival of the fall and winter months signals many things, including the beginning of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity peaks between December and February. Flu Symptoms Seasonal influenza can cause serious complications for people of any age, but children and the elderly are more vulnerable.…

Cyber safety isn’t just a job for your IT department or contractor. Cyber attacks and data breaches have become far more common and far more costly in recent years. Protect yourself and your organization by remembering these tips: Don’t go phishing—Phishing emails are often sent from an address that looks like it can be trusted…

High turnover rates can be incredibly costly to an organization, making employee retention vital to success. While established employees can offer valuable insights based on their experiences in the organization, when they leave the organization they take all of that experience with them, forcing resources to be used on finding and training a replacement. The…

When a data breach or other cyber event occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines and serious financial losses. What’s more, cyber exposures impact businesses of all kinds, regardless of their size, area of focus, or status as a private or public entity. In order for organizations to truly protect themselves…

As a business owner, there is no shortage of things that you need to manage on a daily basis. Whether it's supervising employees, connecting with new clients or anything in between, there is only so much time in the day. That being said, it's nice to have the peace of mind that you and your…

As you eat your cereal in the morning, you notice it on the side of the box—that small, white rectangle with the jumble of words, numbers and percentages. It’s the nutrition facts label, and it breaks down what’s inside the box—everything from calories to cholesterol. Reading it can be a little confusing, but by breaking…

Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) are a significant hazard for health care workers that can result in serious injury. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STFs are the second-leading cause of serious injury among hospital workers. There are a host of factors that lead to STFs in the health care industry…

Replacing unhealthy eating habits with healthier ones can be difficult, especially if unhealthy habits are all you have ever known. One key to making lasting improvements in your diet is to make changes in stages. Start with a small, simple change and stick to it for a week. After mastering one change, add another. Here…