March 2025

Employee Benefits Priorities for HR Leaders Small U.S. companies (under 500 employees) face unique challenges when designing competitive employee benefits packages. For HR leaders and benefits administrators, understanding employee benefits priorities is essential to attracting talent, retaining employees, and managing limited budgets. This article outlines major concerns in benefits design, highlights benefit categories that address employee pain points, and explains how adding identity theft protection can strengthen a benefits portfolio. For more insights on benefits trends, visit the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Understanding Employee Benefits Priorities for Small Business HR HR leaders in small companies must balance cost constraints with the need to offer a compelling benefits package. Key benefits are chosen not only for their value in recruiting and retention but also for addressing challenges employees face—from healthcare costs and retirement planning to work-life balance and personal security. Learn more about small business challenges on the U.S. […]

Social engineering attacks rank among today’s biggest cybersecurity threats. They exploit human psychology instead of technical vulnerabilities. HR managers face extra risks because employee data attracts identity thieves. Studies show that 30–50% of identity theft starts in the workplace (source: https://www.shrm.org). Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Report notes that 74% of breaches involve human error (source: darkreading.com). This article explains how Employee Social Engineering Protection happens, details common attack types with real examples, and offers best practices to protect employee data. Understanding Social Engineering Social engineering tricks people into revealing confidential information or taking unsafe actions. Instead of hacking systems, attackers exploit human trust. CISA explains that attackers interact directly with people to obtain sensitive information. They impersonate trusted figures—new hires, technicians, or executives—and often show fake credentials. Attackers ask simple questions and play on our natural willingness to help. Their goal is to gather enough details to access accounts or […]

As employers seek innovative ways to differentiate their benefits packages and protect their workforce, identity theft protection as an employee benefit has emerged as a top contender. When data breaches and fraudulent activities are increasingly common, providing your employees with identity theft protection not only helps with financial security but also reinforces your commitment to their overall well‐being. In this article, we’ll explore the cost factors, pricing structures, and return on investment (ROI) considerations for offering identity theft protection. Drawing on industry insights and practical elements from recent proposals, we break down what you can expect when integrating this benefit into your company’s offerings. Understanding Identity Theft Protection as an Employee Benefit Identity theft protection is designed to monitor and secure personal data, detect potential threats early, and provide expert recovery assistance if an incident occurs. For employees, this benefit translates into peace of mind—knowing that if their personal data […]