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How Your Benefits Package Affects Employee Retention

LBMC EP — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:41:07 GMT

Employee turnover is expensive in ways that are easy to underestimate. Recruiting costs, lost productivity during the gap, the time spent onboarding a replacement, and the institutional knowledge that walks out the door with a departing employee all add up to a figure that typically ranges from 50% to 200% of that employee's annual salary, depending on the role. Benefits are not the only factor in retention, but they are one of the most measurable ones.

Employee Benefits for Small Business: What You Can Realistically Offer

LBMC EP — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

One of the most common assumptions small business owners make is that competitive benefits are something only large companies can afford. That assumption is wrong, and it is costing businesses candidates and employees every day. Here is a realistic look at what small businesses can offer and what actually moves the needle for your team.

Combat Rising Healthcare Costs: What Employers Should Know Before Open Enrollment

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:57:38 GMT

Healthcare costs are some of the most difficult parts of planning an employee benefits strategy. For small and mid-sized businesses, even a moderate increase in premiums can meaningfully impact their budgets. At the same time, employees still expect competitive health coverage, especially as benefits continue to play an important role in attracting and retaining talent.

Platform Over Patchwork: The Case for a Single-Source HR Software Infrastructure

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:54:20 GMT

Most small- and mid-sized businesses build their HR technology stack one tool at a time. Payroll lives in one system, benefits are managed somewhere else, employees submit timesheets through yet another platform, while new-hire paperwork comes through email. And each system may work perfectly well on its own.

Gen Z Has Arrived. Is Your Workplace Ready?

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:47:49 GMT

Ten years ago, it felt like every workplace conversation centered around Millennials. Were they changing the workplace? Did they value flexibility too much? What did employers need to do to attract and retain them?

Jobs for TN Graduates | Client Spotlight

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:05:31 GMT

Company Name:

JAG Tennessee

Industry:

Education

Location:

Nashville, TN

Services Used:

PEO, General HR Consulting

The 2027 Budget Preview: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Benefit Costs

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:13:58 GMT

As small-and-mid-sized business leaders head into the second half of the year, financial planning naturally shifts toward annual budgeting. For many of our clients, this time of year brings a lot of questions, specifically around healthcare and employee benefit costs.

Choosing an Employee Benefits Broker: What Matters Most in 2026

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:05:44 GMT

Open enrollment has a way of exposing every weakness in a benefits strategy. Suddenly, you're explaining premium increases to employees, trying to understand why costs jumped again, or waiting on answers from a broker while enrollment deadlines get closer. Think about it: you're investing thousands of dollars each year into employee benefits, but many employers would admit they only hear from their broker when it's time to talk about renewals and rate increases.

Hiring Smarter: Finding Great Talent Starts Before You Post the Job

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:15:24 GMT

Recruiting top talent has become one of the biggest challenges facing small and mid-sized businesses today.

HR Challenges for Growing Nonprofits

info@lbmcep.com (lbmcep_admin) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:57:31 GMT

There is a unique kind of dedication that drives the nonprofit sector. Most leaders and staff members don't choose this path to become experts in payroll tax codes, multi-state tax filings, or workers' compensation regulations. Instead, they learn those skills in order to move a mission forward, solve community problems, and create lasting impact.