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Besides Health Insurance and 401(k)s, These Are the Benefits Employees Value Most

InterWest Insurance Services

Besides health insurance and a 401(k) plan, other benefits that employees value highly are generous paid time off and flexible or remote work, according to a new survey. ” Although the generations differ in their top three priorities, when opened to the top five, there is one common denominator: emergency savings.

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New HSA, FSA, 401(k) Contribution Levels Set

InterWest Insurance Services

The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. They also cover the minimum deductibles that qualify programs as high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), which an HSA must be attached to under law. The takeaway.

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Introduction to 401(k)s for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Setting up a 401(k) for employees can be a daunting task for small business owners. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. What is a 401(k)?

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Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time

Patriot Software

And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […] READ MORE.

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Study Pegs Group Benefits Return on Investment at 47%

InterWest Insurance Services

A recent study has found that employers who offer health insurance coverage to their staff had an average return on investment (ROI) of 47%, meaning that for every $1 an employer spends, it will receive $1.47 The analysis found that this combination of group health and wellness programs boosted overall ROI for employers.

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Can Employers Help Employees Save (or Save More)?

AssuredPartners

Earlier adopters of 401(k) plans, Generation X workers are saving for retirement, but many may fall short. Despite 81% participating in an employer-sponsored 401(k) or similar plan, only 22% of this generation’s workers are “very” confident they will be able to retire comfortably.

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Importance of Educating Gen Z Workers on Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to educate new employees on how to effectively choose and use their new coverages, as well as all the details like premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Financial wellness.