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Projected Healthcare Costs for 2023

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companies were just about ready to take a sigh of relief after the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare costs increased in 2022. Businesses still want their employees to be provided with quality care, to enhance their mental and physical health, and to create a marketing strategy for recruiting and retaining purposes.

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Data Shows 4.4% Increase in 2021 Health Benefit Costs | BerniePortal

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The past seven months have been rocky for employer-sponsored health insurance. Between COVID-19 completely upending budgets and many small businesses considering cutting coverage , a lot of uncertainty remains in the market. What should employers expect in the coming year?

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What the Recent Tech Layoffs Mean for SMBs

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Quick look: Over 120,000 tech employees were let go in 2022, and in the first three weeks of 2023, almost 200 tech businesses cut jobs. Here’s why these cuts are happening, three tips for companies to follow during this time, and how a PEO can help them navigate the ever-changing tech talent market.

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How Small Business Employees Really Feel About Their Benefits and Perks

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If you’re like most American small businesses, there’s a good chance your thoughts about employer-sponsored benefits have shifted during this year. Benefits and perks you might not have thought about offering — like work-from-home stipends, access to mental health, and wellbeing programs — may have shot to the forefront.

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What to Do with Your Staff if Your Business Temporarily Closes: Salary Reductions, Furloughs and Layoffs

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COVID-19 is forcing an unimaginable number of small businesses to lay off their teams without much notice. And since 94% of hourly workers are unable to work from home during a forced closure, it can be impossible to continue doing business when your team can’t work. Staff options during COVID-19 business closures.

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Does Your Employee Benefits Package Need an Overhaul in 2023?

Zenefits

It may be time for businesses big and small to look over the benefits they offer. The competitive job market today calls for only the most cutting-edge benefits for recruiting and retaining the best talent. These potential employees seek jobs with their best health and wellness interests in mind.

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How Small Businesses Can Handle the Coronavirus

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The World Health Organization has designated the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expect to see more confirmed cases in the days ahead. As with any crisis affecting the workplace, protecting workers during the COVID-19 pandemic is falling on many HR professionals.