2018 Benefit Trends: How Trends are Shaping the Benefits Landscape

2018 Benefit Trends: How Trends are Shaping the Benefits Landscape

In today’s tight talent market, benefits are an increasingly important factor in determining employee satisfaction and company success. Proactive HR leaders are staying ahead of the curve by empowering participants with personalized resources to meet their diverse needs. How does your approach compare?

Empyrean CEO Rich Wolfe Named a 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

Empyrean CEO Rich Wolfe Named a 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

The 2018 award marks the fourth year in a row that Empyrean’s CEO and Co-Founder has been the recipient of EY’s prestigious honor.

Affordable Care Act Update 2018: ACA Requirements for Employers

Affordable Care Act Update 2018: ACA Requirements for Employers

Over a year into the Trump presidency and the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still as unclear as ever, at least for employers. The Internal Revenue Service has made no move to alter companies’ ACA compliance and reporting requirements – even as the Individual Mandate becomes obsolete in 2019. And after years of promising penalties, the IRS is now actively pursuing fines for ACA non-compliance, which could end up impacting companies in a very big way.

The 3 Essential Traits of Best-in-Class Benefits Administration Technology

The 3 Essential Traits of Best-in-Class Benefits Administration Technology

Employee benefits can be a demanding part of your daily business – but this doesn’t have to be the case. A best-in-class benefits administration partner will give your team the boost needed to make the most out of each day. But what should you expect from a premier provider?

Empyrean Wins Three Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Empyrean Wins Three Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Empyrean won awards in three categories of the 12th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This is the company’s first year participating in the competition, which drew over 2,500 nominations from businesses and industries around the world.

Wellness at Work: 3 Keys for Healthier, Happier, and More Productive Employees

Wellness at Work: 3 Keys for Healthier, Happier, and More Productive Employees

An engaging employee wellness program can bring about positive and lasting change that can benefit your workforce and your bottom line. But what is the best way to drive wellness success without burdening your team?

Empyrean Named a Stevie Awards Finalist

Empyrean Named a Stevie Awards Finalist

Empyrean is proud to be recognized as a finalist in three categories of the 2018 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.

5 Ways Benefits Administration Technology Enables HR Benefits Risk Management

5 Ways Benefits Administration Technology Enables HR Benefits Risk Management

Staying ahead of risks is a critical priority for HR leaders, but ever-evolving regulations and shifting complexities make it challenging. Concerns can quickly spiral into major issues that are costly and time-consuming to resolve – but smarter solutions will help you take a more proactive approach to human resources risk management.

Houston Business Journal Highlights Empyrean’s New Houston Office

Houston Business Journal Highlights Empyrean’s New Houston Office

The Houston Business Journal has spotlighted Empyrean’s new headquarters in a recent article.

Increasing Benefits Engagement: Five Ways Technology Can Improve Employees’ Benefits Connection and Satisfaction

Increasing Benefits Engagement: Five Ways Technology Can Improve Employees’ Benefits Connection and Satisfaction

Introduction

Benefits are one of the most important and influential factors affecting employees’ job satisfaction. 84% of employees that are highly satisfied with their benefits also say they are highly satisfied with their job.1

Decision Support: How Benefits Administration Technology Enables Employees to Better Understand Their Coverage and Costs

Decision Support: How Benefits Administration Technology Enables Employees to Better Understand Their Coverage and Costs

Benefits administration technology is reshaping the way employees engage with their benefits – and decision support tools are a significant factor driving this change. To accommodate the needs of a diverse workforce, however, HR leaders must consider the quality and context of the resources they leverage.

Energize Your Annual Enrollment: Five Tips to Engage, Educate, and Enable Your Employees for a Better Benefit Experience

Energize Your Annual Enrollment: Five Tips to Engage, Educate, and Enable Your Employees for a Better Benefit Experience

Annual enrollment (AE) is approaching fast. For all the time and effort HR teams dedicate to this yearly event, however, many employees remain disinterested or anxious when it comes to shopping for their benefits. How can you and your team ensure a successful annual enrollment?

Empyrean Ranked as a Top Houston-Area Software Developer for the Second Year in a Row

Empyrean Ranked as a Top Houston-Area Software Developer for the Second Year in a Row

The Houston Business Journal has named Empyrean as one of Houston’s largest business-to-business software developers for the second year in a row.

Health Savings Accounts: Combining HSAs and Technology to Drive Greater Value to Your HDHP

Health Savings Accounts: Combining HSAs and Technology to Drive Greater Value to Your HDHP

In response to rising pressures, many employers are turning to high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to meet the needs of both their businesses and employees. Combined with an health savings account (HSA), an HDHP can prove to be a mutually beneficial option for both businesses and workers, but your success is dependent on how these options are strategically approached and supported.

High Performance Networks: Leveraging Benefits Administration Technology to Support ACOs and Narrow Network Plans

High Performance Networks: Leveraging Benefits Administration Technology to Support ACOs and Narrow Network Plans

Introduction

HR leaders make it their mission to protect and provide for employees, most notably through the benefits they offer. Competitive coverage is not just critical for recruitment and retention purposes; it also has tremendous effects on the well-being and security of employees and their families. As health insurance premiums rise, however, the cost of this coverage continues to have a huge impact on employees’ wallets and companies’ bottom lines.

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