According to the Wall Street Journal’s Employee Retention Guide, a good benefits package is one of the most important factors in keeping quality employees–a trend that’s likely to continue well into the future as the modern workplace evolves. With the changing culture of the professional working world, a comprehensive benefits package is one of the most important tools at the disposal of a company working to retain its best and brightest employees.

This study by Prudential indicates that having health benefits and a retirement plan rank second only to job security and pay scale when it comes to employee priority. This is a clear signal to the employers and business owners that keeping pace with the changes and expectations of your employees is essential in maintaining a quality workplace that attracts the best available talent in your industry.

But what’s the best way to accomplish this? With further implementation of the Affordable Care Act in place through the year 2018, there will be some surprises for employers who are not prepared for the changes and transitions that will come along with it. We offer a simple yet effective way to manage the costs of employee and group plans, both for health care and retirement, in a way that makes sense and allows your business resources to be focused on what matters most.