The Power of Gratitude: A Guide to Well-Being | Benefits Collaborative

The phrase “attitude of gratitude” is more than a simple rhyme—it’s a powerful reminder to intentionally practice thankfulness in our daily lives. Consistently acknowledging what we appreciate not only enhances our own mental and physical health but also positively affects those around us. What Is Gratitude? Gratitude means being thankful and ready to show appreciation … Continued

The Future of Benefits: Integrating Health for a Thriving Workforce | Benefits Collaborative

The future of healthcare is rapidly evolving, with a clear trend toward integrating health interventions directly into employee benefits packages. As employers face rising healthcare costs—projected to increase by over 8% in 2025—they are rethinking how to deliver value to their workforce while managing expenses. This integration is reshaping not just what benefits are offered, but … Continued

Holiday Housekeeping: 4 Employee Handbook Policies to Make Sure You’ve Got Right Before 2026 | Benefits Collaborative

An employee handbook is key for setting workplace expectations and staying compliant. Outdated policies can create legal and operational risk. With evolving compliance requirements in the form of new laws and revised regulations, employers need to keep a watchful eye on their handbook policies to make sure they stay compliant. They should also be sure … Continued

New Federal Guidance Expands Access to Fertility Benefits | Benefits Collaborative

Federal regulators—specifically, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury—issued joint guidance on October 16, 2025, making it significantly easier for employers to offer fertility benefits outside of their traditional group health plans. This action was driven by an Executive Order focused on protecting in vitro fertilization (IVF) access and reducing the … Continued

Empowering the Next Generation: Making Benefits “Easy” for Young Employees | Benefits Collaborative

Health Insurance today is significantly more complex for young workers than it was just a decade ago.  This complexity is driven in large part by healthcare costs that have outpaced inflation, pushing premiums, copays, and other out-of-pocket expenses to comprise substantial portions of their budgets.  For many younger employees, navigating this landscape is confusing – … Continued

Breaking Barriers: Increasing Employee Utilization of Mental Health Benefits | Benefits Collaborative

Over the past several years, mental health in the United States has steadily declined. Growing concerns about this issue have increased the pressure on employers to provide stronger mental health benefits. Although many organizations have expanded their mental health offerings, utilization among employees remains low. When these resources go unused, employees who could benefit miss … Continued

Compliance Risks in Open Enrollment: 5 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Benefits Collaborative

Open enrollment is a hectic and critical period for employers that often brings a risk of compliance errors. These mistakes can confuse employees and cause missed benefits, while also exposing employers to legal risks. This article highlights five common compliance pitfalls to avoid during open enrollment: Ineffective Communication of Benefit Changes – Benefit offerings often change … Continued

Online Safety Basics | Benefits Collaborative

Protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple habits can dramatically reduce your risk of falling victim to cybercrime. While you can never be “hackproof,” you can become resilient in the online world. At the heart of online safety are four essential behaviors we at the National Cybersecurity Alliance call … Continued

7 Change management to-dos for HR | Benefits Collaborative

Change management is a necessity in today’s workplace. Digital transformation, hybrid work and automation are forcing people to adapt, learn new things and evolve. HR professionals are uniquely positioned as both architects and ambassadors of change. Discover guidance for navigating these transformations: 1. Assess the preparedness of the workforce Whenever big change is coming, organizations must determine how ready their people are … Continued

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