Apex Benefit Group

Building a great team shouldn't feel like a full-time job! 🤝

We know that for many business owners, recruiting can be a major stressor. But it doesn't have to be. To find the best people, you have to look beyond the resume.

We’ve put together 7 simple ways to sharpen your recruiting efforts and attract the talent you’ve been looking for.

How Apex helps:
We specialize in the "hidden" parts of recruiting, from creating benefits packages that employees actually care about, to using DISC assessments to make sure your new hire meshes perfectly with your existing team.

Ready to start? Send us a DM or click the link in our bio to see how we can help you streamline your hiring!

Employee Appreciation Day is coming up on March 6th!

Recognition, culture, and retention are directly tied to how employees experience their workplace year-round - not just what benefits are offered, but how they feel supported.

This article shares some great ideas to celebrate your team in meaningful ways. If you’re thinking about retention, engagement, or strengthening your employee value proposition this year, this is a good place to start.

7 Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day 2026 What Is Employee Appreciation Day? This year, Employee Appreciation Day will be celebrated on March 6, 2026. Employee Appreciation Day 2026 is the perfect time to show your team how much you value their hard work - not just with kind words, but with meaningful employee perks and benefits that make a

Thank you Marah, for this kind testimonial! It’s clients like you that make us passionate about what we do and committed to delivering the best service possible!

Marah H.’s full review:

“I had the pleasure of working with Maggie G regarding my short-term disability benefits, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the moment we started, Maggie was incredibly professional, empathetic, and efficient. She took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, answered all of my questions with patience, and ensured that all my concerns were addressed. Maggie went above and beyond to make sure my paperwork was submitted correctly and promptly, which ultimately led to a smooth and quick approval. Her dedication and attention to detail made a potentially stressful situation much easier to navigate. I truly appreciate her exceptional support and highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance with their disability benefits.”

Shoutout to Maggie G for delivering top-notch service! 👏 Her professionalism, empathy, and dedication made the short-term disability process seamless for our client. We’re proud to have a team that goes above and beyond! 💙

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Commuter benefits are seriously underrated - yet they offer major upside for both employees and employers.

✅ Tax Savings & Financial Relief
Employees can pay for transit, vanpooling, or parking with pre-tax dollars, reducing their taxable income. Employers also save on payroll taxes.

✅ Talent & Retention Perk
With commuting costs rising, offering a commuter benefit can help attract and retain employees in a competitive market.

✅ It May Be Required Where You Live
Some states and cities require certain employers to offer commuter benefits.

For example: Key States / Cities & Requirements
📍 New Jersey (statewide): Employers with 20+ employees must offer pre-tax transit benefits.
📍 New York City: Employers with 20+ full-time, non-union employees must offer commuter benefits (transit, vanpool, etc.).
📍 Philadelphia (PA): Employers with 50+ employees must offer a commuter benefit (mass transit or bicycle / transit / payroll deduction).
📍 Seattle, WA: Employers with 20+ employees must offer pre-tax transit or vanpool benefit.
📍 San Francisco / Bay Area, CA: Employers with 50+ employees must offer commuter benefits (transit / vanpool / shuttle / alternate modes).
📍 Richmond, CA: Employers with ≥ 10 employees must offer commuter benefit options.
📍 Washington, D.C.: Employers with 20+ employees performing work in D.C. must provide commuter benefits.

If your location isn’t listed above, check your city or county. Commuter ordinances are changing all over.

💬 Curious how commuter benefits could work for your business? Drop us a message! We'd love to help map it out for your company.

📈 2026 brings higher FSA contribution limits (and bigger tax savings)! Check out our blog post below.

Why should business owners consider offering a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Because it’s a win-win.

👉For your employees: FSAs let them set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses - helping their paychecks go further.
👉For your business: Offering an FSA shows you care about financial wellness and reduces your payroll taxes since contributions are pre-tax.

It’s a simple benefit with a big impact, improving employee satisfaction while saving your company money.

Want to explore adding an FSA to your benefits package? Let’s chat.

2026 FSA Contribution Limits: Key Changes for Employees & Employers Discover the 2026 FSA contribution limits for health and dependent care accounts. Learn how these changes impact your benefits and planning.