The state of public health and the economy over the past year and a half led large numbers of people to turn to charities for help. These same forces created both challenges and opportunities for business owners and high net worth families, many of whom have reevaluated what they want their legacy to be.
At a time when hiring and retaining quality employees is a challenge, some businesses are finding success by focusing on employee financial wellness, not just salaries (although those are important too). This strategy can not only boost recruitment and retention efforts but also improve employee productivity. After all, financial concerns are a leading cause of…
A year of forced innovation and improvisation has transformed the way people work in ways both obvious (work from home, anyone?) and not so obvious. For businesses looking to the future, there are big decisions to make that could have a significant impact on the ability to attract and retain talent, and on maximizing the…
For business owners, staffing will always be among their top concerns. Will you be able to attract the talent you need? Can you keep the skilled employees you have? The short answer is yes – if you are strategic and follow through on things that matter.
Retirement benefits are among the best known and most desirable employee benefits offered. So why don’t more businesses offer them?
In today’s tight workforce market, bundled benefits can help both businesses and employees. Employees appreciate more flexibility and greater freedom of choice in health, retirement and other benefits. Businesses enjoy the efficiencies of consolidating the services, especially with Alerus professionals who also understand a client’s business goals and challenges. “We’re helping more small businesses harness…
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