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04/13/2026

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Email from The BenefitWorks Employers Should Start Preparing for 2026 RxDC Reporting Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and

04/13/2026

Why Your Changes Aren’t Sticking with Your Team (or You!)- and How to Fix It

Change is hard. Whether you're trying to shift a bad habit of your own, transform your team's behavior or overhaul a process, resistance has a way of showing up uninvited. Even when you have initial excitement, the new behaviors don't stick - a couple of weeks, and you're back to your old habits. Sometimes it's not about the actual change - it's about how you think about the change....

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03/13/2026

I-9s: What are best practices under this Administration?

If your inbox is like mine, there are plenty of emails advertising webinars and training to comply with the new policy changes under this Administration. That said, there have not been major structural changes to the Form I-9 itself directly enacted by the Trump administration, but there have been significant policy and enforcement changes affecting I-9 compliance. For employers, the most meaningful shifts fall into three categories: enforcement, verification methods, and related immigration policy changes....

If your inbox is like mine, there are plenty of emails advertising webinars and training to comply with the new policy changes under this Administration. That said, there have not been major struct…

03/13/2026

The Lasting Impact of a First Impression

Why Initial Moments Define Your Company's Success You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and science backs this up. Research reveals that snap judgments form in milliseconds, creating perceptions that become surprisingly difficult to shift later. Understanding this is critical for building relationships with your customers and expanding your business network. The Case for Strong First Impressions…...

Why Initial Moments Define Your Company’s Success You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and science backs this up. Research reveals that snap judgments form in milliseconds…

02/20/2026

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Email from The BenefitWorks Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations On Jan. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing ke

02/19/2026

Future-Proof Your Business: Succession Is All About Strategy

For many business leaders, the word “succession” feels dangerous. If I start planning my exit, will my team think I’m leaving? Will customers worry? Will vendors panic? Will people assume I’m done? Or perhaps the hesitation runs deeper. Who am I without this company? If I’m not the founder, the decision-maker, the rainmaker… then who exactly am I? So succession planning gets postponed....

For many business leaders, the word “succession” feels dangerous. If I start planning my exit, will my team think I’m leaving? Will customers worry? Will vendors panic? Will people assume I’m done?…

02/19/2026

Best Practices for Promoting an Internal Employee

Promoting an internal employee is one of the most powerful ways to retain talent and strengthen culture. That said it requires thoughtful planning to ensure credibility, continuity, and team stability. Here are the best practices specifically for promoting an internal employee and managing that transition well: Before the Promotion 1) Ensure the Promotion Is Clearly Justified Think it through. Does the position warrant an internal (and/or external) interview process?...

Promoting an internal employee is one of the most powerful ways to retain talent and strengthen culture. That said it requires thoughtful planning to ensure credibility, continuity, and team stabil…

01/14/2026

The January Newsletter is available!
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Email from The BenefitWorks What are your New Year resolutions? IRS Provides Guidance on the OBBBA’s Expansion of HSAs On Dec. 9, 2025, the IRS issued Notice 2026-5, providing guidance on the expanded

01/14/2026

Your Strategy isn’t the Problem

Most organizations don’t fail at strategy. They fail at ex*****on and accountability. In most companies, the plan itself is sound. Your priorities make sense. Your intent is clear. What breaks down is what happens after your plan is rolled out to the team. Your ownership blurs. Your follow-through weakens. Your urgent work crowds out important work. Ex*****on doesn't fail because people don't care....

Most organizations don’t fail at strategy. They fail at ex*****on and accountability. In most companies, the plan itself is sound. Your priorities make sense. Your intent is clear. What breaks down…

01/14/2026

What is the American Disability Act Interactive Process?

Many employers are caught unaware that they are required to comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) if they have more than 15+ employees. In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law covers ALL employers (no employee size limits) unless the accommodations create an undue hardship. Once an employer is aware of this requirement, they often ask us to put that process into plain English....

Many employers are caught unaware that they are required to comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) if they have more than 15+ employees. In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law covers …

12/23/2025

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12/11/2025

Company Holiday Parties: How to Stay Off the Naughty List

It is the season; company holiday parties are in full swing. While the season is joyous, it can also be a time of letting your guard down. To avoid tears in your beer, here are a few best practices:...

It is the season; company holiday parties are in full swing. While the season is joyous, it can also be a time of letting your guard down. To avoid tears in your beer, here are a few best practices…