GNSA

11/02/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating Andrea Mabbott and her incredible work anniversary with GNSA as our valued employee benefits specialist!

We're grateful for the dedication, talent, and positive impact Andrea has brought to our team over the past 20 years. Thank you for everything you contribute to our organization and our clients; we're excited to celebrate this milestone and look forward to what’s ahead!

Congratulations, Andrea! 👏

10/30/2026

🎃Team spirit was on full display at the GNSA office!

We traded in keyboards for arts and crafts supplies to celebrate the holiday with a festive pumpkin decorating contest. It's always a treat to step away from the payroll register and see the incredible creativity the team has to offer.

➡️Leave a comment with your favorite design. And as always, have a safe, happy Halloween weekend!

10/29/2026

🏥Oregon’s group health insurance market is changing ahead of 2027, with several major carriers exiting portions of the market. For employers, this could mean evaluating new carriers, comparing plan options, and preparing for upcoming renewals.

Reviewing coverage before open enrollment begins can help businesses understand their options and plan for a smoother transition. GNSA can help Oregon employers navigate the changing benefits landscape and compare available plans.

Learn more about the latest changes to big Oregon health insurance carriers: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08HDRK0

Oregon's health insurance market is undergoing significant changes heading into 2027. Here is what you need to know.

10/28/2026

💵Oregon is proposing changes to workers’ compensation costs for 2027, including an average increase in base premium rates and higher hourly assessments. While the proposed average cost remains low by historical standards, the changes could affect employers’ budgets as they prepare for the year ahead.

Employers should review their workers’ compensation expenses, payroll projections, and renewal timelines to understand how the proposed changes may affect their business. Individual costs will vary depending on factors such as industry, payroll, and claims history.

Read more about Oregon’s proposed 2027 workers’ compensation rates: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08FX-K0

Under a proposal from the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon employers would pay an average of 92 cents per $100 of payroll for workers’ compensation coverage in 2027.

10/27/2026

Finding the right talent is only part of the hiring process. A successful talent acquisition strategy helps organizations attract qualified candidates, streamline hiring processes, and build a stronger workforce for long-term growth.

Talent acquisition solutions can help employers...
👍Improve candidate sourcing and recruiting efforts
⚡Streamline the hiring experience for employers and applicants alike
📈Track applicants throughout the entire process

Utilizing the right tools allows businesses to spend less time on managing recruiting tasks and more time connecting with top talent.

10/26/2026

Workplace accidents can affect more than employee health. They can also lead to lost productivity, workers’ compensation claims, and unexpected costs for businesses. From office environments to manufacturing floors, creating a safer workplace starts with identifying risks and preparing employees to respond appropriately when incidents occur.

Employers can strengthen workplace safety by:
⚠️Conducting regular assessments to identify potential hazards
⛑️Providing ongoing safety training and appropriate protective equipment
🔎Reviewing incidents to identify ways to prevent them from happening again

A proactive approach to workplace safety can help protect employees, reduce operational disruptions, and support a healthier work environment. See how you can better prevent and reduce workplace accidents: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08BHwr0

Find out how to avoid workplace accidents and the best way to handle them if they do occur.

10/23/2026

Our HR solutions include recruiting, employee onboarding, performance management, and more. We're not sure we want to know what Dr. Frankenstein's 'HR Solutions' are... 🪦

10/22/2026

Managing ACA compliance involves tracking employee eligibility, monitoring enrollment changes, and staying on top of reporting requirements. The right solutions can help simplify these responsibilities while giving employers better visibility into important compliance information.

The PeoplePro ACA Management solution helps employers...
🚨Stay on top of compliance requirements with system alerts
🔔Track enrollment notifications and employee status changes
📊Access dynamic ACA reporting tools

See how the PeoplePro ACA Management solution works and explore the tools available to help simplify ACA compliance: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08xJ2Z0

Companies around the country trust GNSA to make ACA management easy and automatic. Learn more about how the PeoplePro ACA Manager can help your business.

10/21/2026

Unexpected employee absences can quickly create scheduling gaps, increase overtime costs, and disrupt day-to-day productivity.

That’s why more organizations are turning to automated time and attendance tools to improve visibility into attendance patterns, simplify leave tracking, and respond to absences more efficiently.

Maintaining a proactive absence management strategy can help businesses:

✔️Reduce scheduling disruptions and overtime strain
✔️Improve attendance tracking and reporting accuracy
✔️Streamline communication and leave management processes

The goal isn’t just to react to absences as they come; the goal is to build a workforce strategy that keeps operations running smoothly without disruptions while supporting employees more effectively.

10/20/2026

Compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires careful tracking, reporting, and ongoing monitoring throughout the year. For many employers, managing eligibility requirements and reporting can become a time-consuming administrative task.

Dedicated ACA management tools can help organizations:
📌Track employee eligibility and hours worked
📌Simplify ACA reporting requirements
📌Reduce compliance risks and administrative burdens

With the right tools and support, employers can spend less time worrying about compliance and more time focused on their workforce.