How Can Employee Perks and Benefits Become Powerful Morale Boosters

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Employee perks often shape how we imagine modern workplaces. Think of flexible schedules, collaborative spaces, wellness offerings, or small conveniences that make the workday easier. While these extras may seem minor on the surface, when paired with strong core benefits, they can play a meaningful role in boosting employee morale, engagement, and loyalty.

In today’s competitive labor market, employers are increasingly realizing that morale isn’t driven by salary alone. A thoughtful mix of Read Full Article Here

IRS Increases 401(k) Contribution Limit for 2026 by $1,000

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced an increase to retirement plan contribution limits for 2026, giving employees a new opportunity to save more for retirement and offering employers a timely reason to revisit their retirement benefits strategy.

Beginning in 2026, employees participating in workplace-sponsored retirement plans will be able to contribute up to $24,500, an increase from $23,500 in 2025. While the adjustment may appear modest, it reflects a cost-of-living

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Turn Your Unused Wellness Dollars into High-Value Incentives

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Every year, employers

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How to Build a Smarter Year-Round Workplace Wellness Calendar

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Every year, HR teams roll out wellness initiatives with the best intentions—step challenges, mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars—only to see participation fade after a few months.

The problem usually isn’t employee interest.
It’s the lack of structure.

Without a clear, year-round plan, wellness programs become disconnected activities instead of a sustained strategy that supports employee health, engagement, and productivity. A thoughtfully designed workplace wellness calendar solves this by turning wellness into an ongoing

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30 Types of Employee Benefits Your Company Should Offer in 2026

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

Employee benefits used to be a “nice-to-have” thing for businesses, but not anymore. As we move into 2026, they are a core driver of recruitment, retention, productivity, and culture. As labor markets remain competitive and employee expectations continue to evolve, the employee benefits your company offers can be just as influential as salary when candidates decide where to work, and whether they stay.

Today’s most effective employers take a strategic approach to benefits. They balance compliance

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Tips to Understand 2026 Open Enrollment Process (and Increase Employee Participation)

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026

For many employers, open enrollment is one of the most challenging periods of the year. Benefits decisions are complex, timelines are tight, and employees often feel overwhelmed by unfamiliar terminology, plan options, and cost implications. Employers, meanwhile, must juggle compliance requirements, vendor deadlines, and employee questions—often while managing day-to-day operations.

The good news is that open enrollment doesn’t have to be stressful or inefficient. With thoughtful planning, clear communication, and the right tools, employers

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Employee Benefit Plan Audits: What Employers Need To Know (and How To Prepare)

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026
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Employee benefit programs can look very different from one company to the next, but the business goal is usually the same: attract great people, keep them engaged, and support their long-term wellbeing. It’s no surprise that 41% of business leaders planned to focus on improving benefits as part of their 2025 priorities. From our experts at Taylor Benefits Insurance agency and from an HR perspective, benefits remain a cornerstone of talent strategy—88% of employers rate health-related

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8 Proven Ways Companies Can Reduce Employer Healthcare Costs

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026
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Employees expect health

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Small Business Health Insurance: Costs, Plans & Statistics (2026)

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026
Small Business Health Insurance: Costs, Plans & Statistics (2026)

Small business health insurance plays a critical role in employee recruitment, retention, and financial security, yet it remains one of the most challenging benefits for employers with 1–50 employees to provide. Entering 2026, rising premium costs, workforce expectations, and regulatory complexity continue to shape how small businesses approach health coverage.

While large employers almost universally offer health insurance, small businesses face a more fragmented landscape in which cost

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9 Employee Benefits Trends for 2026: Where Workplace Benefits Are Headed

By Todd Taylor  |  Last updated: May 7, 2026
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As year-end approaches,

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