Human Resources

A new law—President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”—quietly includes several updates that could impact your employees and their benefit plans.
While not everything may apply to your business, here are four big takeaways worth knowing:
1. HSAs Just Got Easier to Use
Telehealth can now be covered before the deductible and still qualify for HSA contributions.
Bronze and Catastrophic

By 1706 Advisors, 2025

Your Benefits Package Might Be a Barrier

Nearly 80% of employers believe caregiving benefits are crucial for attracting and retaining talent. Yet, many leaders miss the mark by underestimating the importance of employee benefits beyond just health insurance. It’s not just about offering more; it’s about offering what’s truly valued.

Common Misconceptions About Benefits

The Overlooked

Like most other working professionals, I spend a great deal of my time in my workplace. This is because I work in a demanding field and I want to ensure that my position is secure in the present, competitive job market. My career is certainly an important part of my life. However, my career and […]

An individual development plan (IDP) is a structured professional development plan created to support an employee’s growth within an organization. The employee and their manager work together to outline the employee’s career goals and identify specific actions (such as training or stretch assignments), timelines (such as quarterly check-ins), and resources (such as mentors or educational […]

Working against a deadline helps me to buckle down and move quickly. It allows me to concentrate on what is important. I give the task at hand my undivided attention when I am tied to a timeline. My work responsibilities keep me on my toes because my employer sets targets. I use those targets to […]

If you’re looking for a job for the first time or you’d like to switch careers, you may be wondering where your talents lie. The one thing you know is that you want to find a job that you enjoy, but how can you tell what you would be good at before you get the […]

Generally, no. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants all non-supervisory employees (not just those in unions) the right to organize and engage in “concerted activity” for the purpose of mutual aid or protection. Concerted means “in concert,” meaning more than one employee is involved. Activities for mutual aid and protection could include discussions about […]