Choosing the Right HRA for Your Employees Needs

Choosing the right HRA

To ensure your employees are getting the most out of their health reimbursement account (HRA), it’s important that you’re offering the right type of HRA for their needs. Not all HRAs are created equal, and there are a variety of factors that you should take into account when choosing the right HRA for your employees. […]

Benefit Resource Acquires North Coast Administrators and Signals Expansion in the Great Lakes Region

Benefit Resource Acquires North Coast Administrators

ROCHESTER, N.Y. —(Sept. 8, 2022) —Benefit Resource (BRI), a leading provider of innovative and dedicated administration of tax-free benefits programs, announced today the acquisition of North Coast Administrators (NCA), an Ohio-based administrator of consumer-directed benefits and benefit continuation services. “North Coast Administrators has a long history of providing its clients personalized and dedicated service, an […]

Your Cheat Sheet for Open Enrollment

Cheat Sheet for Open Enrollment

There are a lot of different benefits plans out there, and choosing the right one can sometimes feel like gambling. But with BRI’s help, you’ll be able to make the choice that works best for you. BRI’s VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt, put together a cheat sheet for Open Enrollment with Employee Benefit News. This […]

HSAs Provide a Recession-Resistant Approach to Benefits

HSAs Provide a Recession-Resistant Approach

HSAs are a great way to prepare for the future, especially during tough times. They provide critical benefits that can help you save money and continue living life on your own terms – no matter what happens with our economy! Becky Seefeldt, BRI’s VP of Strategy, wrote about the several ways HSAs can help during […]

Take an Ongoing Approach to Open Enrollment and Benefits Communications

Ongoing Approach to Open Enrollment

Companies need an ongoing approach to make the most out of Open Enrollment. With the hyper-personalization of benefits, employees expect companies to provide benefits to meet their specific needs. By prioritizing benefits communications throughout the year, companies can ensure that their employees are always aware of the resources available to them. BRI’s VP of Strategy, […]

Child Care Benefits Now and for the Future

Child Care Benefits Now and for the Future

While child care benefits may not be at the forefront of news headlines and conversations, child care in the U.S. has reached the level of crisis. The cost of child care is now one of the most significant expenses for families, often exceeding the cost of housing or college tuition. BRI’s Becky Seefeldt shares with BenefitsPRO why […]

Key Strategies to Surviving the Great Resignation

Surviving the Great Resignation

Many companies have struggled to retain their employees as the world becomes increasingly competitive. HR professionals are feeling The Great Resignation in full force – but there’s hope! BRI’s VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt, shared her insights with HR Morning. She discussed key strategies to help with employee retention during this competitive time.

4 Benefits to Address the Childcare Crisis

Childcare Crisis

The pandemic significantly shifted how childcare is provided in the U.S. With the childcare crisis in full swing, many households are struggling to find access to reliable care. Employers are also finding themselves at the mercy of their staff’s needs. It’s no longer a personal problem; it has become a business problem. BRI’s VP of […]

3 Steps to Evaluate Your Benefits Following the Reversal of Roe v. Wade

Reversal of Roe v. wade

Employees may be feeling a sense of uncertainty with the reversal of Roe v. Wade. It is important for employers to provide clear and timely communication about what this decision means for their workplace. BRI’s VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt, shared her 3 key steps to evaluating benefits offerings and how to properly communicate any […]

5 Ways the Roe v. Wade Reversal Impacts Employee Benefits

Roe v. wade reversal

BRI’s VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt, discussed 5 ways the Roe v. Wade reversal will impact benefit plans with HR Morning. The reversal of Roe v. Wade ended the Federal Protection of abortion rights. This decision now allows States to decide if they will place any restrictions or bans on abortion. With this recent change, […]

How A Roe v. Wade Reversal Could Affect Employee Benefits

Roe v. Wade

UPDATE: Roe v. Wade has been overturned as of June 24th. The article below talks about the implications and how employers and HR leaders should prepare for questions regarding employee benefits. Ahead of the ruling, a number of employers are trying to navigate their options regarding a potential reversal of Roe v. Wade. Benefit Resource […]

3 Areas to Watch in Post-pandemic Employee Benefits

post-pandemic employee benefits

Becky Seefeldt, Vice President of Strategy at BRI, shared the 3 areas to watch in the transition to post – pandemic employee benefits with BenefitsPRO. Flexible work environments and robust benefits have been around for a long time. The pandemic only made us realize how important they are! HR experts are starting to reflect back […]

Predictions for Benefits in 2022 and Beyond

Predictions for Benefits

The pandemic and Great Resignation have created a perfect storm for employers. As people are less likely to stay at their current positions, they’re also much less interested in applying with any company that doesn’t offer them comprehensive benefits. That’s why it’s more important than ever for companies to reevaluate their benefits offerings. The future […]

Actionable Goals to Incorporate Into Company Culture

Company Culture

Benefit Resource VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt was a guest on episode 429 of the HRchat Podcast. Listen as Becky gives her take on actionable company culture goals businesses should strive towards and how to implement them. The podcast answers the following questions:  How do you see approaches to employee benefits changing? How is the […]

4 Ways to Make Benefits More Attractive and Survive the Great Resignation

Great Resignation

The hiring process in 2022 will be more difficult than ever before, with companies having to accelerate their pace for candidate selection. The so-called Great Resignation is still going strong and it’s affecting every industry across the board. One of the top reasons employees stay with a company is because they offer benefits that align […]

Reform Employee Benefits For The New Ways Of Working

New ways of working

The changing landscape of the workplace means that benefits for employees need to change as well. The past two years have forced us to see different yet effective ways of working. Now is the time for organizations and their staff, alike, to make a choice: Fall back into old habits or continue on with reform? […]

Help Employees Use Pre-tax Funds to Save for a New Baby

Save for a New Baby

The cost of having a baby can be overwhelming, even if you have insurance. However, there are ways for employees and employers alike to help make it more affordable. BRI’s VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt recently shared her thoughts with BenefitsPRO. It can be hard to manage the things needed to welcome the newest family […]

The Key to Keeping Benefits Competitive

Keeping benefits competitive

BRI’s Becky Seefeldt and other industry leaders shared their thoughts on the strategy behind keeping benefits competitive with SHRM. In the hypercompetitive market of talent today, there has never been more attention paid towards keeping benefits competitive. Companies should consider offering good perks and rewards as well as opportunities for advancement within the organization. Employers […]

15 Perks To Consider Offering Your Staff to Retain Employees

Retain Employees

To retain employees the best thing a business owner can do for their staff is offer them benefits that help. This might mean assisting in paying student loans or providing subscription services, so workers’ lives are more fulfilled! BRI’s Becky Seefeldt and 14 other Forbes Business Council members shared suggestions on how they’ve successfully attracted […]

Actionable Goals for HR and Business Owners

Actionalable Goals for HR

Benefit Resource (BRI) knows the importance of working together to accomplish professional goals, and we would like to help you create a culture where employees feel valued, creative freedom is encouraged, and success aligns with company values. The past year was full of accomplishments and failures. But what about your organizational health? Are you striving […]

Actionable Goals for HR and Business Owners

Actionalable Goals for HR

Benefit Resource (BRI) knows the importance of working together to accomplish professional goals, and we would like to help you create a culture where employees feel valued, creative freedom is encouraged and success aligns with company values. The past year was full of accomplishments and failures. But what about your organizational health? Are you striving […]

A Guide to Creating Unique Employee Benefits

Unique Employee Benefits

Unique Employee Benefits May Be the Key To Employee Happiness and Retention If you’re looking to stand out in today’s competitive job market, then it is imperative that your benefits package be attractive. The good news? There are many ways for an employer with little or no experience to do this! Employers need to take […]

A Guide to Creating Unique Employee Benefits

Unique Employee Benefits

Unique Employee Benefits May Be the Key To Employee Happiness and Retention If you’re looking to stand out in today’s competitive job market, then it is imperative that your benefits package be attractive. The good news? There are many ways for an employer with little or no experience to do this! Employers need to take […]