Conducting a more effective year-end employee review

Year-end reviews are helpful in understanding the ins and outs of your employees’ work day. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your organization’s achievements and fallbacks and create alignment and motivation for the year ahead. Whether you’re a department manager or the CEO of a small business, you should ensure these conversations are constructive and meaningful in order to get the in-depth intel you want. Deep div
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CanopyNation selected as Top-Rated Benefits Brokerage by Mployer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2025 — Memphis-based risk management firm CanopyNation earned the Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award from Mployer, the leading source for employee benefits research and analytics. Now in its fifth year, the award recognizes benefit brokerage offices nationwide that demonstrate exceptional performance and employer satisfaction in delivering employee benefits solutions.
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Rethinking Employee Health Plan Costs

Health care spending continues to rise, and as a business owner or human resources director, you are likely finding yourself reevaluating how your company’s benefit plans are designed and managed. As 2026 approaches, cost control is being paired with a stronger focus on preventive care, cost transparency and long-term employee health. The Challenge: Costs That Keep Climbing A recent survey projects a 9% increase in m
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Building a Culture of Mental Health Support

Employees increasingly want and expect a work environment that values their well-being. Mental health is a cornerstone of a productive and engaged team. Company leaders who commit to supporting mental health see improved productivity, more robust engagement and increased employee loyalty among their team members. Here are our tips for building a culture within your organization that supports mental health and values
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Take control of your heart health

February is American Heart Month and it serves as a helpful reminder to stay on top of your cardiovascular health. It’s never too late to examine your lifestyle and see if there are any steps you can take to improve your heart health. Here are five tips we compiled to help you keep a healthy heart. 1. Get an annual physical. We cannot stress enough the importance of visiting your doctor for an annual physical exam. I
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2025 employee benefits trends

As you plan for the rest of the year, it’s the perfect time to reevaluate your employee benefits package to determine if your offerings still matter to your employees or if you need to explore new options. Beyond increased salary, workers are seeking additional benefits. What you offer will have an effect on someone’s decision to join your team and your current employees’ commitment to your organization. Popular empl
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Giving back this holiday season

CanopyNation team members embody our firm’s core values in their everyday practice — people first, accountable, can-do will-do minded, transparent and teamwork. There’s a reason why we put “people first,” well, first. Serving others is the impetus of why we do what we do. During this season of giving, our team members have been active in giving back to their communities and helping people through not only their risk
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Upskilling Managers for Conflict Resolution

Organizational and team leaders occasionally find themselves in a situation where they must handle workplace disagreements to keep productivity and employee well-being on track. Training managers in conflict resolution can provide the skills they need to maintain a harmonious and productive workplace. Follow our tips for developing a proactive approach. Recognizing the Need Conflicts are escalating due to a range of
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Why prevention is the first step to curbing health care spending

October is known widespread as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the campaign’s iconic bright pink hue is a vivid reminder for people to get their mammogram to screen for breast cancer. A mammogram is just one example of the preventive screenings that can help you monitor for potential chronic diseases. Many health problems are preventable, and preventive screenings can help catch potential health concerns early. Th
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Make the most of your open enrollment period

Open enrollment is a critical period for human resources managers, business leaders and employees, especially as the health care landscape and workplace culture continue to evolve. Rising health care costs, inflation, hybrid work models and increased employee expectations have reshaped the open enrollment process. To ensure a successful open enrollment, consider a range of strategies that prioritize communication, te
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