PREPARING FOR THE 2025-26 FLU SEASON While influenza (flu) illnesses and hospitalizations surged last year, experts predict that the United States may experience a moderately active season this year. When colder weather arrives, flu rates typically increase, peaking between December and February. This article previews the 2025-26 flu season and provides information about this year’s […]
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Live Well, Work Well | The Power of Positive Attitude and Positive Thinking
The Power of Positive Attitude and Positive Thinking It can be easy to get caught up in everyday stress and negativity. However, practicing gratitude can be a powerful tool to improve mental health. Gratitude involves recognizing and appreciating life’s positive aspects. By focusing on what one has rather than what one lacks, gratitude helps shift […]
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News Brief | OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2025
OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2025 OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their […]
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Safety Focused | October 2025
Understanding Workplace Emergency Alarm Systems Although typically uncommon, workplace emergencies can happen at any time. When these incidents occur, employees like you may face various safety challenges. It’s vital for you to have a thorough understanding of the different measures in place to assist you during such circumstances. This often includes emergency alarm systems. Alarm […]
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Live Well Work Well | 5 Fall Wellness Tips
5 Fall Wellness Tips Fall brings cooler temperatures, vibrant foliage, and a natural shift toward cozy routines and reflection. These changes can positively impact your physical and mental well-being, offering a chance to reset and embrace healthy habits. Fall often ushers in a season of transition, bringing fresh school routines, shifting schedules and the bittersweet […]
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Legal Update | IRS Releases Health FSA Limits for 2026
IRS Releases Health FSA Limits for 2026 On Oct. 9, 2025, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (Rev. Proc. 25-32), which includes the 2026 inflation-adjusted limit on employee salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs). For plan years beginning in 2026, the adjusted dollar limit on employees’ pre-tax contributions to health FSAs increases […]
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HR Compliance Overview | Best Practices for Preventing Religious Discrimination Claims
Best Practices for Preventing Religious Discrimination Claims The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII). Title VII prohibits discrimination against an individual on the basis of their religion. Failure to comply with Title VII’s religious discrimination […]
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HR Compliance Overview | Overlap Between FMLA and Workers’ Compensation
Overlap Between FMLA and Workers’ Compensation When employees are injured or become ill on the job, they may be covered by various laws. For example, workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides financial assistance, medical care and other benefits for employees who are injured or disabled on the job. Also, the federal Family […]
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Mental Health Minute | October 2025
How to Replace Doomscrolling with Hopescrolling In an age where it is easy to instinctively scroll through endless feeds of distressing headlines and negative news, the term “doomscrolling” has emerged to describe this compulsive consumption of pessimistic content online. It’s the act of continuously scrolling through bad news, often leading to heightened anxiety, stress and […]
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Live Well, Work Well | What to Know About This Year’s Flu Season
What to Know About This Year’s Flu Season The influenza (flu) season in the United States lasts from October through May, with peak flu activity between December and March. Flu season in the Southern Hemisphere often indicates what’s to come in the United States. Data revealed higher hospitalizations during the 2025 flu season in the […]
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