Finding The Right Third-Party Administrator (TPA)

Strategies for Selecting the Right Third-Party Administrator Finding the right TPA and exercising due diligence can pay dividends by minimizing legal risks and ensuring smooth and cost-effective plan operation. Why Organizations Use TPAs? Unlike insurance providers that sell coverage, TPAs provide administrative and operational services most often for employers with self-insured health plans. Some examples… Continue reading Finding The Right Third-Party Administrator (TPA)

It Is Time To Evaluate Your Culture of Safety In The Workplace

Workplace Safety Over the last few months, it is likely that recruitment, rewards, and retention have come up in your internal planning discussions or even at your family and friend gatherings. “We can’t find anyone to work.” As we continue to dive deeper into the Great Resignation, exploring what it truly means, and its potential… Continue reading It Is Time To Evaluate Your Culture of Safety In The Workplace

National Employee Benefits Day 2022: Know What Your Employees Want From Their Job Benefits

It is National Employee Benefits Day and we are excited to celebrate! Offering attractive and affordable benefit options is a crucial strategic step for your business to hire and keep your employees happy! Demands for benefits are changing fast and here is what your employees want today! According to a recent jobs report from the U.S. Bureau… Continue reading National Employee Benefits Day 2022: Know What Your Employees Want From Their Job Benefits

5 Human Resource (HR) Trends to Monitor in 2022 for Employers

5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2022 Did you know that according to a Gartner survey, 90% of HR leaders expect that at least some of their employees will work remotely after the pandemic? Many employers are shifting their perspective of hybrid work from a novelty to a new standard in 2022. Here are 5… Continue reading 5 Human Resource (HR) Trends to Monitor in 2022 for Employers

IRS Extends Time to Make IRA, HSA Contributions and File Forms 1040

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On March 29, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2021-21, which extends tax deadlines for filing Form 1040 series returns and other deadlines to May 17, 2021. The Notice, issued as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, follows a prior IRS extension (also to May 17, 2021) of the federal income tax filing… Continue reading IRS Extends Time to Make IRA, HSA Contributions and File Forms 1040

Amounts Paid for Certain Personal Protective Equipment Treated as Medical Expenses Announcement

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Announcement 2021-7 notifies taxpayers that amounts paid for personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 PPE) are treated as amounts paid for medical care under § 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, amounts paid by an… Continue reading Amounts Paid for Certain Personal Protective Equipment Treated as Medical Expenses Announcement

HRPro Having Fun at Annual Bowling Party

This years annual bowling party was held February 26th at Bowl One Lanes in Troy.  HRPro/BenePro enjoyed some downtime after a busy 4th Quarter in 2015! BenePro won the BenePro vs. HRPro battle, with total averages of: BenePro with 391 and HRPro with 335.  Kris Powell scored highest for the men and Somer DePestel scoring… Continue reading HRPro Having Fun at Annual Bowling Party