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With more states amending cannabis laws, employers are balancing compliance with the need to bolster recruitment and retention.

Plan sponsors will need to pull together details involving non-discrimination testing and government reporting, as well as recordkeeping and pre- and post-transfer documentation.

Inclusivity, pay transparency and feedback will ensure that your company's candidate experience conveys employer-of-choice status.

The National Association of Insurance Commission recently took steps to make required policy disclosures, preexisting conditions and wellness programs more transparent.

Criminal offenses and records should be graded, since not all past crimes are the same, and most of them should not be impediments to future employment.

Legislation seeks to guard against cold solicitation and abuse by requiring marketing entities to initiate a process that allows people to opt out of communication.

All three vehicles represent a great opportunity for employees to save, manage and spend employer-provided healthcare funds.

Take the time to explain why a new hire has been placed in his or her current position if there are legitimate reasons for pay disparity.

From measuring production efficiency to surveying employee experiences, make sure you're getting the most out of upskilling programs.

FMP allows health plan members to choose any doctor or facility without the constraints that may be in place with the traditional network or wrap network at zero-cost to the beneficiary.

Because of stigma, workplace addiction has become a DEI issue. Employee resource groups are emerging to promote a recovery-ready workplace environment.

Deferred performance-based rewards mean not having to put up cash for salaries upfront, helping preserve P&L statements in times of inflation.

Private enterprise can work with government officials to create sensible ways of reskilling, training and redeploying workers.

Since beneficiary information isn’t portable when a rollover occurs, participants need to be reminded to always establish and review beneficiary details for any new retirement savings account.

Beware of employees losing steam sooner in the week if office hours are compressed. Instead, consider offering paid time off as a reward for a job well done.

Address administrative gaps and data errors, keep pension rosters current and establish a process for cashing out small balances to default IRAs.

An individual disability income policy, layered on top of the existing group plan, helps under-protected C-Suite executives achieve greater maximum monthly benefits.

EBRI research shows that employer contributions help account holders build larger balances, which could boost savings for Black, Hispanic, women and lower-income employees.

Businesses benefit when they create a culture that embraces opposing views, involving middle management and board members in crafting DEI strategies.