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*Ongoing increases in the costs of HEALTHCARE – Who’s going to pay the bill?

According to new data published by SHRM (Society for Human Resource Managers) roughly half of large employers (500+ employees) reported that they are likely to make design changes to their benefits plans in 2026.  Many of these changes are not going to be good for employees – shifting more of the premium costs to employees, choosing plans that raise the deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.  While employers are still saying they want to avoid these changes, the also are expressing ongoing concerns about the growing increases in the costs of healthcare insurance. These costs grew by 4.5% in 2024 and are anticipated to grow another 5.8% by the end of 2025. Its safe to say that many  Employers are finding new ways to balance their need to retain and attract employees while dealing with changes in the cost structures attached to these employees that are having a direct impact on their bottom lines.  

PACE Staffing Network is one of the Puget Sound’s premier staffing /recruiting agencies, helping Northwest employers find and hire employees based on the “right fit” for over 50 years.

A 5-time winner of the coveted “Best in Staffing” designation, PACE is ranked in the top 2% of staffing agencies nationwide based on annual surveys of customer satisfaction. PACE services include temporary and contract staffing, temp to hire auditions, direct hire professional recruiting services, Employer of Record (payroll) services, and a large menu of what we call HIRING HELP that allows clients to purchase a variety of candidate screening and assessment services on an ad hoc basis, augmenting your internal staffing or hiring resources.

To learn more about how partnering with PACE can make a difference to how who and how you hire, contact our Partner Services and Solutions team at 425-637-3312, email us or visit our website.

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