Week of October 03 2025 - SSG Insights

Deadline for Updating HIPAA Privacy Notices Is Approaching

Employer-sponsored health plans that maintain their own HIPAA Privacy Notices should update them by Feb. 16, 2026, to include additional protections for certain substance use disorder treatment records, or Part 2 program records.

Workplace Impact of the Growing Gig Economy

This SSG HR+Benefits Insight discusses the impact of the growing gig economy.

Balancing Core and Emerging Benefits

Employee expectations are shifting, but one thing remains clear: benefits continue to be a central factor in the way workers evaluate their employer. The challenge for HR leaders is balancing the benefits that are considered must-haves with those that reflect the changing needs of the workforce.