New Guidance Allows 401(k) Matches for Student Loans
The IRS recently released long-awaited rules that provide employers with clarity on how to implement a popular new 401(k) plan feature: matching contributions for employee student loan payments.
Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is continuously moving toward digitization, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety.
Getting the Most Out of Your 2025 Open Enrollment Communications
Open enrollment is a crucial period for both employers and employees. It’s when employees can make important decisions about their benefits and an opportunity for employers to engage with their workforce effectively. As organizations continue to adapt to evolving workforce needs and changing regulations in 2025, open enrollment communication becomes more critical than ever.
2025 Open Enrollment Checklist
To get ready for open enrollment, employers who sponsor group health plans should be aware of compliance changes affecting the design and administration of their health plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
Cyber Case Study: Change Healthcare Cyberattack
In February 2024, hackers initiated a cyberattack against Change Healthcare, a leading health claims processing provider in North America that processes approximately 15 billion health care transactions annually.
Best Practices for Safety Committees
A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively address workplace hazards.
Cybersecurity Updates: Staying Ahead of Threats
With cyberattacks on the rise, it's more important than ever for organizations to stay proactive about cybersecurity and its threats. A well-rounded approach combines strong preventative measures with comprehensive cyber insurance.
The Value of Cyber Insurance
As cyberattacks become more frequent and costly, it’s crucial for organizations to maximize their financial protection against related losses by purchasing sufficient insurance. Cyber coverage, also known as cyber liability insurance, can help organizations pay for a range of expenses that may result from cyber incidents—including (but not limited to) data breaches,ransomware attacks and phishing scams.
Reducing Reputational Risks With Cyber Incident Response Planning
In recent years, cyber incidents have surged in both cost and frequency. That’s why it’s vital for businesses of all sizes and sectors to understand their digital exposures and take steps to minimize damages that may result from cyber incidents. In particular, businesses should consider their reputational risks.
Cybersecurity for Medical Devices and Hospital Networks
Many medical devices contain configurable embedded computer systems that can be vulnerable to cyber security breaches. In addition, as medical devices are increasingly interconnected via the Internet, hospital networks, other medical devices or smartphones, there is an increased risk of cybersecurity breaches, which could affect how a medical device operates.