By Bob Van Vliet, Director of Sales & Marketing Succeeding in Open Enrollment: Your Path to Confidence Open enrollment, for business owners, can often feel like a complex maze filled with challenges and opportunities. As we venture into this annual endeavor, our goal is clear: to provide the best benefits to our employees while securing the financial health of our company. In this guide, we’ll embark on a journey together, unraveling the intricacies of open enrollment. From managing costs, ensuring employee satisfaction, and navigating regulations to harnessing technology, empowering retirement planning, and prioritizing employee well-being, we’ll equip you with the […]

By Pam Martin, Lever1 Director of Recruiting Services Recruiting and hiring the right talent is a critical challenge that companies face in 2023, given the shifting job market dynamics and the increasing demand for skilled workers. To address these challenges and build a strong workforce, organizations must adopt effective recruitment strategies that align with current trends and job seekers’ preferences. By implementing innovative tactics, leveraging technology, and focusing on candidate experience, businesses can attract top talent and foster a diverse and skilled team. Define Your Corporate Brand and Tailor Job Ads Accordingly: Start by developing a compelling corporate brand that […]

DHS Ends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility: Important Updates for Employers As of July 31, 2023, the temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, will come to an end. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently announced that employers must complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the temporary flexibilities by August 30, 2023. This new announcement provides employers with additional time to complete the in-person physical inspection of identity and employment authorization documents and annotate Form I-9 accordingly. The COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 […]