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Employee Benefit Needs Review Does your company invest in the same employee insurance program year after year? It's time to step back, reevaluate, and measure its relevance to your employee benefit needs. Workers come and go. They age into retirement and younger...

No one ever expected the pandemic to stretch into a third year. America is pushing ahead anyway. Most businesses have reopened, but they're flexible about getting back to normal. Right now, there is no "normal."  As old and new employees help companies transition...

Some companies have embraced the idea of remote staff. If you didn't want employees working at home before or during the pandemic, you probably haven't changed your mind. However, remote work has never been acceptable for some supervisory and management staff. Now...

No one imagined that employers would be concerned about employees’ vaccination status nearly two years down the road. You probably assumed that every worker would celebrate vaccination as a simple strategy for lowering COVID-19 infection risks in the workplace. Yet,...

As businesses continue their push toward pre-COVID norms, the unvaccinated employee remains a crucial health issue. However, while employees continue their war against vaccine mandates, employers push back. For example, some companies deduct surcharges directly from...

If you're like many companies, the pandemic shutdown propelled your corporate culture into a new normal. The most significant change involved the transitioning of office staff into a remote workforce. Out of necessity, you set aside any lingering anxieties about...

As your employees settle into their post-pandemic workflow, you’re probably noticing that they don’t want business-as-usual. Whether their families battled the virus or not, they have all endured a life-changing event. Just like workers in all business environments,...

The pandemic gave many employees a break from the workplace. It also gave them time to embrace new perspectives on traditional workplace models. As employers gradually get back to business as usual, many employees are searching for a new normal. You'll need to...

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration isn’t all that intimidating... unless they’re standing in the middle of your workplace. That usually means they’re investigating your company for one reason or another. If agency representatives visit your location,...

The employee VS contractor issue has never been easy. However, with so many employees transitioning from full-time office workers to full-time or part-time remote workers, the problems have become even murkier. While some businesses have resumed their post-pandemic...

The past year has been challenging for everyone. If you’re like most businesses, pandemic shutdowns compelled you to rethink how you perform everyday tasks. Unless the government designated your business as essential, you continued with remote workers and a virtual HR...

The Connecticut legislature passed the Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Act on June 25, 2019. When the PFMLA is fully implemented, it will pay income replacement benefits to your employees when they take time off work to care for themselves or family members....

Even if you’re not quite back to business as usual, it’s tax time, and the IRS expects you to be ready. That includes compliance with CARES Act Section 2202, Special Rules For Use of Retirement Funds. If you allowed your employees to access emergency distributions,...

The Health Consultants Group unveils a new brand to reinforce their mission to advocate, educate and advise their clients. Plainville, CT – March 1, 2021 - The Health Consultants Group, one of the Northeast regions top insurance brokerage firms unveiled its new brand...

If you manage your company’s insurance program, you know that policies are more than just a stack of documents. They represent a system for managing risk and making claims more affordable. Insurers pool their insureds' premiums. They set aside funds to pay covered...

Did you know 78% of employees would likely remain with their employer because of their benefits? Health benefits are becoming more a reason for people to stay at their job because it’s expensive to pay for them if they’re not included. Companies are looking for ways...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2020 hourly earnings were up 7.5% for the year ending in April 2020. Employers are willing to pay workers more these days, a sign that hiring is getting increasingly competitive.  What's one of the best ways to attract...

Healthcare costs are one of the biggest financial headaches for most companies in the United States. The U.S. pays more in healthcare than any other developed nation (by about double!) and doesn't even produce the best health outcomes. So, how can we reduce healthcare...

Employees seek employers they can work for on a long-term basis if the benefits meet their needs. Workers desire more than just money to stick around. One important benefit businesses should include is a group health plan. What is a group health plan and what will it...

Are you an employer looking to find the perfect healthcare plan for your company? It might seem challenging to figure out, but all you need is useful information. Even if you found some options on your local government website, it might not be up to date or provide...

As a self-insured company, stop loss insurance reinforces your commitment to pay your own claims. Choosing to self-insure your company's loss exposures isn't an easy decision. It usually comes after a diligent annual risk management review. Each year you identify your...

Being a business owner can be overwhelming. You have an endless list of responsibilities, including choosing a group health insurance plan. To help make the process easier, do your research in order to understand what you’re looking for, and get the right plan. Keep...

When your employee makes a decision about insurance benefits, it’s usually based on a perceived need and coverage availability. Employees might not understand the need for critical illness insurance the way they understand the need for health and life insurance....

A flexible health insurance program helps you attract and retain employees. Now, more than ever, health care technology is an essential key to meeting employee expectations. Technology is an integral part of practically every business task. Employees expect comparable...

Businesses have had access to Cafeteria Plans since Congress passed “The Revenue Act of 1978.” The plans have clear advantages, but they also create paperwork, tax-compliance problems, and administrative issues. A Section 125 Administrator provides consultation...

Telemedicine is a healthcare access alternative that helps patients maintain a connection with medical professionals. It’s a virtual solution facilitated by video technology. Patients ask questions and describe their symptoms. Medical professionals consult, advise,...

Health insurance is one of the most important benefits you can offer. It helps attract new employees and retain existing workers. It supports your employees' physical and financial wellbeing. When you’re in charge of implementing your company’s insurance plan, a...