Employee benefits can play a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent. Beyond compensation and bonuses, offering a variety of perks can significantly enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. But what should you include in your employee benefits offerings?   What are employee benefits?   Employee benefits encompass compensation, bonuses and various perks outside an employee's wage. By offering flexible employee benefits, you can improve employee productivity and loyalty while attracting and retaining talented candidates.   Personalized benefits examples   The type of benefits offered can vary by industry. We've compiled some of the most popular options to help you explore possible employee benefits strategies .  1. Social opportunities   Employee perks don't always have to be tied to a benefits package. Sometimes, the best way to engage your employees can be through social opportunities. Group activities can help improve and strengthen relationships. Try ge

Understanding leave management  Managing employee leave requests can be daunting for human resources (HR) professionals. From holidays to sick leave, emergencies to parental leave, organizing and handling these requests fairly and accurately is critical to ensuring that team members receive their benefits while keeping the business running smoothly. This process, known as leave management, is a fundamental aspect of HR management.  What is leave management?  Leave management, also referred to as time-off management, involves overseeing and regulating employees' time-off requests through a series of policies, guidelines and rules specific to your organization. Its primary goal is to balance employees' need for time off with the business's operational requirements.  Leave management is a critical aspect of HR management that ensures employees can take necessary time off while minimizing disruption to the business.   By implementing effective leave management practices and usi

Stay on track with our 2025 open enrollment timeline infographic!  Don’t let open enrollment sneak up on you! Our 2025 Open Enrollment Timeline Infographic is the perfect tool to help you stay organized and informed throughout the entire process. From key deadlines to important reminders, this visual guide breaks down each step, making it easy for both HR teams and employees to prepare.  With everything laid out in one clear, concise timeline, you'll have a hassle-free open enrollment experience. Download the infographic today and ensure you're ready for 2025!   Have questions? contact TruePlan  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us . We’re more than happy to discuss ways you can stay on track this open enrollment season. We can also talk about how to optimize your current employee benefits solutions for retention and attraction.  Don’t miss our additional open enrollment resources  Our resource library contains helpful open enrollment information that you c

Maximize your benefits with our 2025 open enrollment guide  As open enrollment approaches, what are you doing as an employer to ensure your employees are prepared? If your organization is currently sponsoring a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) compatible with HSAs, it's the perfect time to explore ways to keep your employees up to date.  Our full guide, Open Enrollment 2025 - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) , covers everything you need to know, including:  how to communicate HSA rules to employees;  updating HDHP design; and  helpful IRS links and resources.  Download it today to unlock your HSA's full potential for 2025!   Want open enrollment communication resources?  Once you understand the compliance aspects of HSAs and HDHPs, you can start to learn effective ways to communicate open enrollment. Check out our blog on how to get the most out of your open enrollment communications. Then, dive into eight tips for effective open enrollment communication .  If you’d like to le

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new model employer Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) notice with information that is current as of July 31 .   Under the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), employers maintaining group health plans in states that provide premium assistance subsidies under a Medicaid plan or a CHIP plan must send employees an annual notice.   An employer can choose to provide the notice on their own or concurrent with the furnishing of:   materials notifying the employee of health plan eligibility;  open enrollment materials; and  the summary plan description.  An employer is subject to this annual notice requirement if their group health plan covers participants who reside in a state that provides a premium assistance subsidy, regardless of the employer’s location.   Employers may use the DOL’s model notice for this disclosure. DOL updates the model notice periodically to reflect changes in the states that offe

The September 2024 edition of our Newsletter, Live Well, Work Well , focuses on important employee health information. It contains quick resources on cholesterol, disaster preparedness and mental health — plus, there’s a rice bowl breakfast recipe.   Share our newsletter with your team today!  Encourage your team to thrive by sharing our Live Well, Work Well newsletter! Packed with valuable insights on health, wellness and work-life balance, this monthly publication is designed to help employees lead healthier, happier lives both inside and outside the workplace.   By sharing this resource, you can foster a positive work environment, promote well-being and demonstrate your commitment to employee wellness. Download the latest edition today and empower your team to live and work well every day!  Have questions? TruePlan can help  If you have any questions about this issue contact us . We focus on employee benefits and retirement solutions and provide valuable resources for HR teams, p

Simplify your 2025 open enrollment with our planning infographic!  Open enrollment season can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're a human resources professional or an employee looking to make informed decisions, our 2025 Open Enrollment Planning Infographic is here to help.   This visual guide simplifies the process, highlighting how to tailor your benefits, determine key messaging and communicate about your benefits.  Why struggle through pages of information when you can have everything at a glance? Download the infographic today and make your 2025 open enrollment smoother, more efficient and stress-free!   Want more open enrollment resources?   TruePlan has got you covered. Our resource library contains helpful information on how to get the most out of your open enrollment communications , detailing the best ways to alert employees. You can take this a step further by reading our additional blog on eight tips for effective open enrollment communicatio