HR&P Supports the East End Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Golf Tournament HR&P, represented by Amanda Martin and Carson Still, was pleased to support student scholarships through the East End Chamber of Commerce. The day was filled with purpose, fun, and celebration. HR&P is a Proud Member of the EECOC and pleased to take part in such a meaningful [...]
HR&P Proudly Hosts Annual Client Appreciation Party What’s better than our clients, crawfish, cold drinks, and live music? Not much! We had an incredible time recently hosting hundreds of our clients and associates to celebrate and say thank you. With amazing crawfish and catering from BB’s Tex-Orleans, and live music by Joey O’Leary, it [...]
Why AI-washing is a Growing Governance Risk for Corporate Boards Across sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies operate, helping to automate processes and drive efficiencies. However, as companies race to adopt AI and monetize its potential, they may overhype AI-powered processes or features to showcase innovation and attract investors. This has led [...]
TrumpRx Discounted Drug Website TrumpRx is a newly launched federal website intended to help Americans access lower prices on select prescription medications by showcasing discounted cash-pay options negotiated directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers. The site is part of a Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing initiative that aims to align U.S. drug costs with the lowest [...]
Trump Issues Executive Order Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors On March 26, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” which will require all federal contracts and similar instruments to include a clause prohibiting federal contractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion [...]
Trump Account Proposed Rules: What You Should Know On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released proposed rules for a new one‑time $1,000 pilot program connected to a savings account called a Trump Account. These accounts were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and are [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally altered how many employees perform their jobs, resulting in greater efficiency and increased productivity. Employers are seeking the use of AI to make their companies more productive and profitable. While AI can be an extremely valuable tool in the workplace, its improper use may lead to costly mistakes and lawsuits [...]
Report: ICHRA Enrollment Triples in 2026 New data by HealthSherpa revealed that roughly 400,000 to 800,000 U.S. residents are using cash from individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs) to pay for their health insurance this year. These ICHRA market size estimates were shared on LinkedIn by Michael Levin, a senior vice president at HealthSherpa. [...]
Report: Health Care Costs and Access Are Top Concerns for Americans A recent Gallup report revealed that health care has once again risen to the top of Americans’ concerns, outpacing inflation, the economy and other domestic issues, according to new national polling. After several years in which rising prices dominated public anxiety, access to [...]
For employers that run biweekly payroll, 2026 introduces a unique scheduling challenge. Because Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday, many employers that typically use a Friday pay date will need to shift that payday earlier in the week—placing it in 2026. As a result, under most payroll structures, Thursday, Dec. 31, is likely [...]
