Abbey Dean

Director of Content

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Abbey Dean is the Director of Content at Mployer Advisor. Abbey is an award-winning editor and writer with more than 10 years of experience in print and digital media across B2B and B2C platforms. A versatile journalist and content creator, she has worked for local newspapers, small-city magazines, daily news websites, and award-winning print publications including the Oxford American and American Spirit. She he has also led successful digital content marketing campaigns for manufacturing and healthcare professionals through the creation of webinars, e-books, newsletters, blog posts, and videos.

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Employee Benefits

The Covered California health insurance exchange announced that families with unaffordable employer-sponsored health insurance may now be eligible for subsidies to help them purchase coverage through the exchange. This move comes after changes to the American Rescue Plan lowered the eligibility threshold for subsidies and increased the amount of assistance available to families.

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Abbey Dean

Market Insights

The US unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for May and April despite the creation of almost a million jobs over the period, with only four states experiencing a decrease in unemployment and increase in jobs: California, Florida, Minnesota, and Texas. The majority of states saw no significant month-to-month change, and the US economic outlook for 2022 is positive, despite some predictions of future economic turmoil.

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Abbey Dean

Market Insights

The US economy added over half a million jobs in February, indicating a stronger and more resilient economy than previously anticipated. Although the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, it remains over 1% higher than before the pandemic, but this rate is historically considered strong and there are signs of continued progress towards pre-pandemic levels.

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Abbey Dean

Podcasts

The article discusses the origin story of the Employer Advisor podcast, which was created by a team of benefits consultants to provide employers with insights and advice on employee benefits and HR issues. The podcast has since grown to become a popular resource for employers and HR professionals, featuring interviews with industry experts and covering a wide range of topics related to employee benefits and HR.

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Abbey Dean

Employee Benefits

New data from Employer Advisor has revealed that offering a 401(k) retirement plan to employees can save employers up to $100,000 in employee turnover costs. The data also showed that employees who participate in a 401(k) plan are more likely to stay with their employer for longer periods, which can further reduce turnover costs.

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Abbey Dean