Technology and flexibility in the workplace have changed how many organizations schedule their employees. Instead of insisting on an eight-hour workday spent onsite, companies are becoming more creative and flexible […]
Preparation is Key When Communicating Benefit Cuts Every business has good years…and not-so-good years. Many organizations have recently had to deal with salary cuts, reduced hours, halting 401(k) matches, and […]
What’s Scarier Than the Cost of Health Insurance? Halloween is just around the corner, and most of us enjoy a good scary movie or costume at this time of the […]
Simplify Open Enrollment As a small business owner, we know that you’re always looking for ways to empower your employees and save time. The Thams Agency now offers HR Connection, […]
If you’re getting close to your 65th birthday, you’re likely preparing to enroll in Medicare. Enrolling in Medicare and figuring out how to decrease your out-of-pocket health care expenses can […]
Why Have a Health Savings Account (HSA)? HSAs/High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) take a different approach to health coverage than other plans with lower deductibles. Having an HSA provides you […]
Did you know that most employees spend only 20 minutes during the annual enrollment period looking at and signing up for benefits? And, despite their speedy decision-making, more than a third […]
Workplace Wellness Programs Many companies operate wellness programs to keep their employees productive and their insurance costs down. Some wellness programs include incentives or rewards to promote healthy lifestyle choices […]
Flex Spending Rules 2014 – Use it or Lose It changes Under Internal Code (Code) section 125, a health flexible spending account (FSA) is an employer-sponsored account that employees can […]