Insightful blog posts about benefits, total rewards, open enrollment, and benefits administration.
By Trüpp The rise of remote work and distributed teams has fundamentally changed how organizations build their workforce. Employers are no longer restricted by geographical boundaries in their hiring process, and numerous organizations routinely operate in multiple states. While [...]
By Trüpp Benefits administration is a complex and high-risk function within HR. It intersects with tax law, employment regulations, privacy standards, payroll operations, insurance carrier contracts, and employee experience. When managed strategically, benefits administration strengthens retention, supports workforce wellbeing, [...]
By Trüpp Benefits Team. Don’t let anything fall through the cracks with your upcoming benefits renewal. Simplify your open enrollment with these helpful steps. 1. Inform Establish effective communication and educational plan, with communication before, during and after the [...]
By Trüpp Employee benefits play a crucial role in an organization’s value proposition, driving employee attraction, retention, and satisfaction. However, simply offering competitive benefits is not enough to ensure a strong return on investment. To fully realize the impact [...]
By Trüpp Managing benefits plans is a multifaceted responsibility that entails strict adherence to regulations, meticulous record management, and a commitment to providing exceptional support for employees. This not only ensures compliance but also fosters a positive workplace environment. [...]
By Trüpp It is no secret that employee benefits are integral to attracting and retaining employees, but when carefully selected and deployed, they can also have a significant impact on keeping your team members engaged and satisfied, a critical [...]
Each year, organizations across the United States engage in open enrollment, a critical aspect of benefits administration. This process involves careful planning, collaboration with brokers, and meticulous analysis of health plans to manage costs and provisions. However, amidst the [...]
By Trüpp Benefits are a significant investment for employers and essential to attracting and retaining talent. Despite the considerable energy and expense that goes into securing a robust benefits package, many employees may not think much about their benefits [...]
By Trüpp The world of work was transformed literally overnight at the start of this decade. While some employers had been slowly transitioning to remote or hybrid work for some time, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. Open Enrollment season is almost upon us. Typically, this is a challenging time for HR professionals. A lot of effort goes into reviewing, selecting, and coordinating benefits and creating an open enrollment plan. All too [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Not everyone is fluent in the language of benefits. Many employees may have a hard time understanding the open enrollment process and the options available to them. Taking this into account, employers have an excellent [...]
Retirement savings myths Retirement investment is a complicated topic that many employees find confusing. As a result, they often operate under myths that can have a negative impact on their future. Consider these common misconceptions that have been identified by investment [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trüpp. Let’s face it. For most organizations, open enrollment is a daunting project. And the effort quickly becomes consumed with a plethora of time-constrained administrative activities. Proactively approaching Open Enrollment from a strategic perspective, however, can improve [...]
What is a passive enrollment? A passive enrollment occurs when an employee is simply re-enrolled in the benefits from the previous year with no action required by the employee unless they want to make a change to the enrollment. [...]
By Jean Roque, President + Founder of Trüpp When we experience cultural unrest, the resulting stress and tension inevitably impact the workplace. Whether related to the political climate, a pandemic, an injustice, protests, violence, or polarity that grips the [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp The workplace, as we know it, has changed. Already deep into a global pandemic that has upended nearly every aspect of how we do business, we now face demonstrations [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp Over the last 20 years, we've become increasingly dependent on technology for business operations. Technology provides improved connectivity, streamlined and efficient processes, and makes everyone's job easier. However, our [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp Effective Human Resources management is vital to the success of an organization. As employers assess business continuity during the ongoing pandemic and plan for what their business will look [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Improving the well-being of remote workers during the COVID-19 outbreak As the nation combats the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of employers are moving to a largely remote workforce. While telecommuting and flexible schedules are [...]
By Trüpp's Benefits Outsourcing Team All employers want to ensure their benefits dollars are invested wisely and that employees can easily understand and use their benefits. While cost may be the primary consideration, there are additional factors that go [...]
By Kylie Artz, Shared Services Manager, Trüpp. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) benefit both the employee and the employer! FSA benefits allow employees to set aside tax-free dollars for use throughout the year on qualified expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs. The [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and the patios are calling your name. Summer schedules are in full swing. Summertime can be full of FOMO (fear of missing out), but it doesn't have to [...]
By Kylie Artz, Shared Services Manager, Trüpp. COBRA and State Continuation benefits coverage are aspects of the benefits offering that employers are often aware of, but don’t truly understand. Employers should be familiar with both options and aware of their [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. It is in the best interests of every employer to have a team that is both happy and working to the best of their ability. This set of articles demonstrates strategies for effectively accomplishing both goals. [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trüpp. The competitive labor market combined with increased benefit costs can make it challenging for employers to maintain a benefit offering that is compelling to both current and potential employees. To make sure you are staying ahead [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. It’s no secret that the success of a business is influenced by a team’s ability to work together and thrive as a unit. Learning how to properly communicate with others and focus on improving yourself are [...]
By Michael White, Trüpp. What is it? OregonSaves is a Roth IRA (deductions are not pre-tax) savings program that is required for employers that do not currently offer a qualifying retirement program. Employees are auto-enrolled by their employer in the plan, [...]
States and localities across the country are continuing to push forward with measures aimed at protecting workers. As more and more local and state sick-leave and ban-the-box regulations go into effect, states and municipalities are now starting to focus on [...]
Portland, Oregon – September 16, 2016 – Trupp HR, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent launch of its Benefits Administration Outsourcing (BAO) service. Trüpp’s BAO removes the process of benefits management from the customer’s workload, including the ongoing tasks of benefits [...]
The current hike in labor demand is contributing to employers increasing the amount of paid time off (PTO) given to employees. With this increase, many employers are looking to shift their PTO program structure. In today's business landscape, PTO is [...]
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ Health Research Institute (HRI), medical costs for employers in the U.S. are projected to increase by 6.5 percent in 2016. This is slightly lower from the 6.8 percent projection in 2015. Taking into account benefit design [...]
On May 2, 2014, the Obama administration proposed regulations to clarify that people leaving a job may choose to purchase health coverage on federal and state marketplaces rather than obtaining it through COBRA. The administration argued that purchasing a private [...]
On February 10, the final regulations and provisions were released for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The Obama administration will be giving employers more time to comply with the requirement to offer affordable health coverage to full-time [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Assistant, Trupp HR. Every successful business wants to attract and retain top talent, creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive and effectively contribute to organizational goals. But having competitive benefits and salaries is only [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. On January 1 the new Portland Sick Leave ordinance will go into effect. Although we may be somewhat distracted or desensitized from the media noise related to the ACA and state exchange shortcomings, it is [...]
Oregon Enacts Required Bereavement Leave By Jenny Sherman, Trupp HR. Effective January 1, 2014, private sector employers who are covered by the Oregon Family Leave Act must provide up to two weeks of leave for bereavement of the loss of a [...]
By Jenny Sherman, Trupp HR. Once an organization has established a well-rounded compensation and benefits package that aligns with organizational goals, it is essential to develop a communication strategy to build employee understanding. This is important because employees who grasp [...]
By Wayne Smith, Trupp HR. Portland, Oregon – September 11, 2013 – Trupp HR, Inc., a human resources solutions company, announced today, the debut of their new suite of health care reform compliance services, designed to simplify the process of [...]
By Tom Faricy, SPHR, Trupp HR. On March 13, 2013, the Portland City Council unanimously voted to approve a new sick leave ordinance, providing protections for sick leave for all employees, and mandatory paid sick time for employees of businesses [...]
By Jenny Sherman, SPHR CCP, Trupp HR. Navigating the Affordable Care Act is tricky business with its rapidly evolving landscape, but part of the healthcare legislation and its support structure aims to ease the journey to compliance. Oregon employers will [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. On June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the majority of the provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Ongoing resistance and delays to PPACA have caused many to become [...]
