Benefits Buzz Podcast

The annual inflation rate in the U.S. is between 8 and 9 percent in recent months. And only 18% of U.S. consumers said their wages are growing at the same rate as inflation, even though 63% of HR professionals said...

While health savings accounts (HSAs) can be used for saving, spending, and investing, many HSA participants are simply using the accounts to save on their needs today. Valeria Sauceda, senior implementation manager at WEX, comes from a family full of...

Last week we introduced the topic of ESG  and shared why it has become a business-critical topic. In the second part of our two-part series, we take the ESG report a level deeper by talking with WEX HR representatives Kate...

When it comes to sustainability, organizations have advanced from using paper straws to embedding sustainability into their business practices, processes, and strategy. Chances are that if your company isn’t focused on sustainability, it might be falling behind competition in a...

Benefits decision-making can be a daunting task for employees during open enrollment. And the current inflation rate makes these decisions even more important. With open enrollment right around the corner for most employees, here are the top benefits administration trends...

How well has your organization kept up with the changing face of talent acquisition in 2022? The last couple years have included a global pandemic, the rise of flexible work arrangements, and low unemployment. These and other factors have transformed...

Saving, investing and retirement planning. These are just three of the perks you’ll experience when you participate in a health savings account (HSA). To be eligible for an HSA, there are only a few requirements, with two of the big ones being...

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. Contributing to this benefit reduces taxable income and spreads the benefits of pre-tax dollars throughout the year, helping you save 30 percent...

While health savings accounts (HSAs) can support short-term and emergency needs, HSA participants are increasingly taking advantage of these accounts’ investment potential. In 2021, HSA investment assets grew 45% year-over-year to nearly $35 billion.  In our second Benefits Buzz podcast...

We’re kicking off our open enrollment series this season with the first of two episodes taking a deeper look at health savings account (HSA) participation so you can better understand their capability, since HSAs can be used in so many...