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​ Insights for Forward-Thinking HR Leaders
DISCOVER THE EXPERTISE OF UBA
UBA Partner Firms are shaping the future of employee benefits. 
Explore expert insights, cutting-edge strategies, and innovative trends ​that fuel employer success nationwide.​
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HR Elements® | April 2025
Prioritizing Pet Insurance, Addressing Quiet Promotions, Rethinking Career Progression Paths

​Employee Benefits Webinar | April 2025
​Ready to Navigate Employers’ New Fiduciary Responsibilities in Pharmacy Benefits?

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Compliance Q&A | April 2025
​COBRA after Plan Termination for Premium Non-Payment

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Wellness Works®​ ​| April 2025
​​​Recharging by Unplugging
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Compliance Webinar | April 2025
Section 125 Plans, Qualifying Events, Special Enrollment Periods
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Compliance Recap | April 2025
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for March

As talent demands evolve, employee benefit strategies are stepping into the spotlight.
It's not just about retention but about readiness for what's next.

📊  55% of business owners are increasingly concerned about offering competitive employee benefits. 
 👥  70% of growing businesses are expanding by hiring new employees. 
 💼  Owners are increasing their benefit offerings at record levels. 

Explore the full findings on how competitive benefits quickly become the cornerstone of growth strategies: 
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​Principal Business Owner Insights Survey
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HR Elements® | Mar. 2025
Caring for Caregivers. Navigating Revenge Quitting, ​Hiring for Skills Over Degrees

​Employee Benefits Webinar | Mar. 2025
​Ready to Explore a Captive Strategy?

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Compliance Q&A | Mar. 2025
​HSA Contributions with Employee+Spouse Plan

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Wellness Works®​ ​| March 2025
​​​Establishing Psychological Safety at Work
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Compliance Webinar | March 2025
Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2025
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Compliance Recap | March 2025
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for Feb.

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HR Elements® | Feb. 2025
Elevating Wellness, Political Discussions, Reversing Employee Disengagement
Employee Benefits Webinar | Feb. 2025
​Ready to Gain a Competitive Edge with Health Plan Transparency and Data?
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Compliance QA | Feb. 2025
Spousal Surcharge Pre-tax or Post-tax
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Wellness Works®​ ​| Feb. 2025
​​​Staying Positive in a Negative Work Environment
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Compliance Webinar | Feb. 2025
Mastering Medicare: Employer Rules & Regulations
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Compliance Recap | Feb. 2025
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for Jan.

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HR Elements® | Jan. 2025
Effective Pulse Surveys, Culture of Feedback, Growth Advocate

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Employee Benefits Webinar Series
Gain knowledge about evolving employee benefits
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Compliance Q&A | Jan. 2025
Notice Period for FMLA Eligibility

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Wellness Works® ​| Jan. 2025
​​​Creating Meaningful Connections in the New Year
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Compliance Webinar | Jan. 2025
​Ensuring Your Health Plan is Ready for a DOL Audit
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Compliance Recap | Jan. 2025
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for Dec.
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HR Elements® Articles | Dec. 15, 2024
Reducing Burnout with Wellness Stipends, Build Better Beginnings, Creating a Safe Space for Innovation

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Compliance Q&A | Dec.2024
Medicare as primary insurance at age 65
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Compliance Recap | Dec. 5, 2024
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for Nov.

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Wellness Works® ​| Dec. 2024
​​Prioritizing Holistic Mental Wellness 
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Employee Benefits Webinar 
​​​​2025 UBA Employee Benefits Webinar Series
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Benchmarking Trend | Nov. 2024
​Trend 8: Small businesses drive growth in insurance
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HR Elements® | Nov. 2024
Year-end Reviews, Mental Health Support, Flexible Benefits

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Compliance Q&A | Nov. 2024
Insurance coverage during severance period
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Compliance Recap | Nov. 2024
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for Oct.

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Wellness Works®​ ​| Nov. 2024
​​Building Emotional Resilience 
Employee Benefits Webinar 
​​​​Signs it is Time to Move
​to Self-Funded
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Benchmarking Trend | Oct. 2024
​Trend 7: Self-funding continues to be an attractive option
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HR Elements® | Oct. 2024
Simplifying HR Processes with AI, New to Leadership, Addressing Microaggressions

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Compliance Q&A | Oct. 2024
SAR distribution to former employees

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Compliance Recap | Oct. 2024
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for Sept.

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Wellness Works® ​ | Oct. 2024
​Mastering the Art of Listening 
Employee Benefits Webinar | Sept. 2024
​​What are Level Funded Plans?​
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Benchmarking Trend | Sept. 2024
​Trend 6: Large companies faced higher cost increases
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HR Elements® | Sept. 2024
Personalizing Benefits. Employee Engagement, Adaptable Schedules

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Compliance Q&A | Sept. 2024
Domestic partner eligible for COBRA

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Compliance Recap | Sept.2024
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for August

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Wellness Works® ​| Sept. 2024
​Navigating Virtual Incivility
Employee Benefits Webinar | Aug. 2024
​​Signs it is Time to Move
​to Self-Funded 
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Benchmarking Trend | Aug. 2024
​Trend 5: Midsize companies are price shoppers and switched...
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HR Elements® | Aug 2024
Supporting Working Parents, Bullying, Mastering Communication

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Compliance Q&A | Aug. 2024
PCORI fees paid in error

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Compliance Recap | Aug. 2024
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for July

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Wellness Works®​ ​ | Aug. 2024
​Staying Calm and Carrying on During a Presidential Election

Employee Benefits Webinar | July 2024
​The Evolution of HR Technology: 3 Key Insights Employers Should Know 

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Benchmarking Trend | July 2024
​Trend 4: In the face of 7.1% cost increases for small group plans...

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HR Elements® | July 2024
Upskilling Managers for Conflict Resolution, Soft Fridays, Embracing Generational Diversity

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Compliance ​Q&A | July 2024
When to offer COBRA

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Compliance Recap  | July 5, 2024
​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for June

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Wellness Works® ​ | July 2024
​Overcoming AI Anxiety

Employee Benefits Webinar | June 2024
​Fully Insured Health Plan Alternatives

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 Benchmarking Trend ​| June 2024
​​​Trend 3: Regional trends primarily drive plan prevalence.

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HR Elements® | June 2024
Financial Wellness, Mindful Breaks, No-Meeting Fridays

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Compliance ​Q&A | June 8, 2024
W-2 reporting of wellness benefits

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Compliance Recap | June 2024​Employee Benefits Compliance Legislation Highlights for May

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Wellness Works®  | June 2024
​Leaning into Teamwork

Employee Benefits Webinar | April 2024
​Is Your Communication Strategy Creating "Artificial Intelligence?"

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Benchmarking Trend | May 2024
​Trend 2: Compared to last year, nearly 73% more employers added prescription drug tiers...


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