Insurance Challenges Faced by Small-Scale Farmers: Solution and Support
Small-scale farmers encounter distinct hurdles when seeking and managing insurance, stemming from their limited resources and unique operational dynamics.
Estate Planning: The New Must-Have Benefit
Estate planning benefits are gaining momentum as employers add these services to help employees with their financial affairs. With COVID-19 underscoring mortality and workers seeking more financial protection, interest is rising.
What’s Driving Benefit Costs Up 7% for 2024?
U.S. employers should brace for a 7% hike in healthcare costs next year, fueled largely by chronic conditions, costly prescriptions, and catastrophic claims, according to new data.
Support Your Staff as They Transition Back to Student Loan Payments
Now that federal student loan payments have restarted after a nearly three-year pause, HR teams can play a key role in supporting employees through this transition. With over 45 million Americans holding $1.77 trillion in stu¬dent debt, many workers face renewed financial burdens from monthly payments.
Wrongful Collection of Data Explained
Businesses of all sizes and sectors may be subject to unlawful data processing claims. According to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, lawsuits focusing on whether businesses lawfully collect and use personal data have been steadily increasing. These claims can cause significant financial and reputational damage to companies.
OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2023
OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2023 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs.