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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

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Administered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and Dalhousie University, this program provides a comprehensive education on employee benefits, retirement plans, and health benefits. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of group benefits, retirement plans, and compensation.

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2025 employee benefits trends: What employers need to know

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Many employees now prioritize flexibility in healthcare, retirement savings, and wellness programs. Additionally, health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to gain attention as a powerful tool for retirement planning, offering tax advantages and the ability to save for future healthcare costs.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

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Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan).

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It’s July. Have you performed an HSA midyear check-in?

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Does my HSA have enough to cover upcoming healthcare costs? When determining your total healthcare budget, it may be helpful to look back at your medical spending history and categorize your healthcare costs: Routine: These are your anticipated healthcare expenses, even if they may fluctuate.

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Is Now the Time to Update Your Wellness Benefits?

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Additionally, retirement plan coverage for smaller businesses (under 100 employees) may reach parity with larger companies. Healthcare benefits company Lively found that 81% of employers plan to add or improve wellness benefits in the coming year to enhance recruitment and retention.

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What's missing from retirement planning? Oftentimes, it's access

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And baby boomers are actually the highest percentage of retirement-account holders among any group segmented in a 2021 survey by the U.S. This lack of retirement planning by large segments of employees is leading to more stress for them and less productivity at work. Expecting the unexpected is needed for retirement.

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5 Best Healthcare Software Companies 2021

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The advancing technology has brought about positive changes in the healthcare industry. However, achieving the above objective can only be possible if you invest in healthcare software companies that enable you to digitize or automate healthcare services. Our List of Top Medical/Healthcare Software Companies 2021.