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We pride ourselves on staying ahead of industry news and trends, and on extracting clear and meaningful guidance from complicated topics.
Our Thoughts
We pride ourselves on staying ahead of industry news and trends, and on extracting clear and meaningful guidance from complicated topics.
Status of the States: Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S.
In 2023 we are expecting to see lots of changes when it comes to Paid Family and Medical Leave on […]
Spring Spotlight: Karen English
Title: Senior Vice President and Co-Founder. Joined Spring: I was one of the original founders of Spring (alongside Karin Landry) […]
Maryland Department of Legislative Services: Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Study
Spring has been selected to help the Maryland Department of Labor (MDL) more effectively implement and administer the Family and […]
Risk & Insurance: DMEC at 30: How This Female-Led Organization Changed the Disability Management Landscape
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Disability Management Employer Coalition. Check out this background on […]
DMEC: Getting Ahead of Engagement: A New Approach to Creating a Supportive Workplace that Pays Dividends
Karen English and Teri Weber explain how engagement is a key driver in absence management program success, and offer guidance […]
BenefitsPRO: Absence management: 6 steps to improve communication and enhance engagement
Spring SVP Karen English and Alera Group’s Sally Prather are offering tips to enhance an absence management program in this […]
HR Tech Outlook: Predictions for 2021 – Spring Consulting Group
Our Managing Partner and Senior Vice President, Karin Landry and Karen English laid out some of their predictions of what […]
The Paid Leave Momentum
According to SHRM, paid leave may have been 2020’s biggest workplace news. A number of U.S. companies (between 27% and […]
BenefitsPro: 2020 open enrollment: Uncharted territory
Due to COVID-19 we are now experiencing uncharted territory as we approach open enrollment. Check out this article that spotlights […]
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As today is National Doctor's Day, we would like to recognize all the amazing work doctors and healthcare workers do every day!
Focusing on employee wellness isn't just a nice thing to do, it can also help improve your bottom line. Here is our Pharmacist's take on how wellness initiatives can mitigate rising pharmacy and benefits costs.
The Intersection of Employee Wellness & Pharmacy Costs
Background According to Pharmacy Times, between July 2021 and July 2022, more than 1,200 medications had a price increase that […]
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Securing effective cyber insurance amidst changing regulations, strict underwriting processes, and inflated rates has been challenging for employers across the nation. Check out @AleraGroupUS’s article below on how employers can respond.
A New Game Plan for Securing Cyber Insurance
Are you having a hard time securing Cyber Insurance? It can be difficult to find adequate protection in today̵...
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⚖️Legal Alert! @AleraGroup has released an update laying out the implications companies can face in missing payroll when it comes to employee benefits regulations and processes.
https://aleragroup.com/news/legal-alert-the-impact-of-missing-payroll-on-employee-benefits-031623/
#EmployeeBenefits #Payroll #FLSA #ERISA #HealthInsurance #Insurance
Gov. Pritzker of Illinois has just signed the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” into law, which will allow employees to take up to 40 hours of paid leave for any reason. The program is set to go into effect Jan 1, 2024.
Pritzker Signs Bill Mandating Paid Leave For Nearly All Workers in Illinois
Nearly all workers in the state of Illinois will soon officially be guaranteed at least one week of paid leave, ...
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Check out @AleraGroupUS’s new Property & Casualty Market Outlook update that focuses on commercial property insurance and how market conditions have been impacted by catastrophic (CAT) weather events such as Hurricane Ian.
https://aleragroup.com/news/property-insurance-update-market-hardens-in-cat-prone-areas-031422/
Last week we attended and presented at @CICAworld's 2023 International Conference, where captive experts gathered to discuss current trends and best practices in the world of captives.
#CICAcof23 #CICA #CaptiveInsurance #Insurance #RiskManagement
4 Areas of Focus From the CICA 2023 International Conference
It seems like every year we are seeing new developments in the world of captive insurance on both the national […]
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As we enter a post-pandemic world, remote and hybrid work have become the new and expected norm for many employees, but some employers want their team back in the office. Here is where things stand today.
https://www.springgroup.com/where-is-the-workforce-remote-hybrid-onsite-work-trends/
