The Human Resources (HR) landscape is constantly changing. With each new generation that enters the workforce, expectations change. Read this blog post from SHRM to learn more about tracking the employee life cycle. 

An estimated 43 percent of hourly workers have less than $400 set aside in their savings for emergencies. For those workers, an accident or unexpected expense can be financially devastating. Read this blog post from Employee Benefits Advisor to learn more about employer-sponsored savings programs.

Most plans are created to fit every employee but not specifically each employee's specific needs. However, employers now are looking at adding more customized packages for their employees. In turn, this is helping with new hires. Keep reading this blog to learn about additional benefits. 

Blame Forrest Gump. The 1994 movie used new technology to edit Gump's character into scenes to make it seem like he talked with John F. Kennedy or sat next to John Lennon — an editing magician's trick that won the film accolades.

That technology has evolved into what is now referred to as "deepfake" technology: a mix of AI and machine learning that allows users to alter videos, audios, and photos in powerful ways. 

Should employees have different hours in the summer? Will this make them work less or more? Continue reading today's blog to answer these questions!

Disability insurance. Do you have it? New studies are showing that it could be more beneficial for employers to offer auto-enrollment plans similar to auto-enrolling into a 401k plan. Keep reading the blog post below to learn more.

Benefits can be one of the sure ways of attracting a new hire and paid leave is one of the most coveted benefits. However, this benefit can be a tricky one to navigate. Some employers are getting themselves into trouble in the process, facing accusations of gender discrimination or improper use of leave.

Does the HR department cross paths with other departments? What exactly is HR? How can your company improve this department? Keep reading this blog to find out some helpful tips to improve this department.

What may seem like minor costs when making a bad hire after the recruitment process can potentially be extremely harmful to a company. Lost productivity costs and hiring costs are two expenses that occur when making a bad hire. There is now a tool that can tell you just how much your company is spending on these bad hires.

Many individuals do not understand various insurance terms and the plans available to them. Most employers have a hard time trying to find the best and the most affordable coverage for their employees. It is important you find an insurance company or agent that can break it down for you to get the best coverage. In this edition of CenterStage, we asked our founding partner and CEO, Jamie Charlton, to shed some light on Association Health Plans (AHPs) and also give their advantages and disadvantages.

It's important to give your palette options...right? Get delicious brew preferences and yummy snacks in this month's Fresh Brew from Kevin Hagerty!

When you hear the phrase "nine-to-five" you picture a day in the office. According to a recent study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics more employees are getting the job done from home. This study accounts for the time spent doing activities that are non-work and work-related.

Human resources are evolving as a new artificial intelligence tool has been created. If you are wanting the extend the knowledge of HR this tool could help! Keep reading this blog post to learn more about how AI is freeing up HR to put the focus back on the people.

Retirement looks different for everyone but what does retiring abroad look like? How well does Medicare travel? Keep reading to learn about some of the realities of retiring abroad. 

Technology is taking the world by storm and the healthcare/employee benefits industry is no exception. Whether you are an employee or an employer shopping for benefits can be the same for both parties. Here’s how technology will influence the industry in the future.

What is life insurance? People often get confused about what life insurance is and what it is not. Read this blog post for four things life insurance is not and a few tips on understanding them. 

It's not just parents with full-time jobs that need life insurance. Stay-at-home parents also need coverage. Read this blog post for 9 reasons why stay-at-home parents should have life insurance as well. 

Providing flexible hours during the summer months is often appreciated by employees and can help boost engagement. Continue reading this blog post from SHRM for best practices on managing staff during the summer months.

According to new data, 43 million Americans currently are tending to a family member in need, which can be both physically and emotionally taxing on the caregiver. Read this blog post for more on the unpaid caregiver crisis.  

In efforts to reduce healthcare spend and increase the population's health, many employers are offering a variety of employee wellness services and programs. Read this blog post to learn more about increasing engagement in onsite clinics.