by Tatum Pugh | Mar 31, 2020 | Student Loan Repayment
Peanut Butter Student Loan Repayment plans can now be offered tax-free to help employers attract essential workers and retain critical college-educated staff. A shorter version of this article was issued as a press release on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Signed into law...
by Tatum Pugh | Mar 23, 2020 | Benefits
Instacart announced new plans on Monday, March 23, 2020, to expand its shopper community by adding 300,000 new shoppers to the platform over the next three months. The plan was unveiled in response to growing demand for grocery delivery and pickup services across...
by Tatum Pugh | Mar 6, 2020 | Recruiting
The latest episode of HRpreneur–ADP’s small business podcast–is out, and you’ll recognize one of the panelists! Peanut Butter CEO David Aronson joined Chris D’Ambrosio, General Manager of ADP’s Insurance Agency, and Jill Sterling, VP of Client Services for...
by Tatum Pugh | Mar 5, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Human Resources
This is the third post in the five-part series: “How to attract and retain the talent you want.” If you missed part two, click here. Step three: Celebrate and promote your offering. Make the most out of your company’s benefit! Maximize the impact of your program...
by Tatum Pugh | Mar 3, 2020 | Press Room
Peanut Butter was featured in Buffalo Business First last week, as the business continues to spread across Western New York and the country. The feature highlights Peanut Butter’s intent to hire local employees and desire to help companies in the area attract and...
by Tatum Pugh | Mar 3, 2020 | Student Loan Assistance
40 percent of U.S. workers admit they’re likely to search for new jobs with better benefits offerings, according to Purchasing Power. 57 percent of Millennial workers and 65 percent of Gen Z workers report the same. This Employee Appreciation Day, show your employees...
by Tatum Pugh | Feb 20, 2020 | Employee Benefits
This is the second post in the five-part series: “How to attract and retain the talent you want.” If you missed part one, click here. Step two: Contribute what you’re comfortable with Employers are competing for talent on whether they offer student...
by Tatum Pugh | Feb 18, 2020 | Benefits
Attracting and retaining the right talent at your company is likely very high on your priority list, if not at the very top. One of the most effective tactics for overcoming this HR hurdle is ensuring that your company’s benefits offering is up to snuff. A good phrase...
by Tatum Pugh | Feb 3, 2020 | Buffalo
In 2014, under Governor Cuomo, the State of New York commissioned 43North to bring innovation and new jobs to the Buffalo Niagara region. Since then, 43North has been a key driver in the renaissance of a thriving Western NY business community, spurring growth for...
by Tatum Pugh | Jan 31, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Over the next few weeks, we are going to be rolling out a new, five-part blog series discussing how to attract and retain the talent you want. Step one: Set your employees up for success Unemployment is low Offering student loan assistance can help maximize your...
by Tatum Pugh | Dec 20, 2019 | Student Loan Debt
Whether you’re a soon-to-be grad or an employer looking to hire new talent, it’s never too early to prepare for graduation season. Statistically speaking, approximately 70% of college graduates have student loans. All things considered, now seems like a better time...
by Tatum Pugh | Dec 20, 2019 | Employee Benefits
The problem of student debt in America is a hefty one, with more than 44 million people collectively owing over $1.5 trillion in student loans. And it doesn’t stop there; the Congressional Budget Office estimates that an additional $1.27 trillion in new federal...
by Tatum Pugh | Oct 10, 2019 | Student Loan Assistance
Peanut Butter partner ADP released a blog post today discussing five tips for how to attract and retain employees. Step one is easy: offer student loan assistance as a benefit. After that, you can focus on adjusting your plan to meet your company’s individual...
by Tatum Pugh | Sep 30, 2019 | Winning Together
Peanut Butter began a partnership with Clinton County, Iowa last month in order to establish a new intergovernmental system aimed at helping residents pay off their student loan debt. This collaboration was provoked after the county experienced large decreases in...
by Tatum Pugh | Sep 29, 2019 | Student Loan Assistance
We’re excited to share that the Central DeWitt School Board is the latest to spread the Peanut Butter and join Clinton County, Iowa’s intergovernmental Student Loan Repayment program. Clinton County, Iowa recently embarked on a first-of-its-kind Student...
by Tatum Pugh | Sep 29, 2019 | Plan Design
Student Loan Assistance Programs continue to play an important role in employee benefits because of the $1.7T in student debt held by over 43 million Americans — nearly 30 percent of the US workforce. As we continue to see dramatic increases in the number of employers...
by Tatum Pugh | Sep 29, 2019 | Student Loan Assistance
We’re thrilled to support Instacart in its efforts to provide greater benefits to its 130,000+ contractor shoppers, including a Student Loan Assistance program administered by Peanut Butter. Instacart has been striving to improve its company’s benefits and...
by Tatum Pugh | Sep 29, 2019 | Student Loan Assistance
Prospective employers and brokers are often surprised by how affordable Student Loan Assistance programs are when we explain our pricing structure. In this article, we break down the types of programs offered and give a real-world example of how companies can...
by David Aronson | Sep 27, 2019 | Student Loan Assistance
A version of this post appeared on HR.com, you can view the original version here. Preparing to receive budget approval for your new benefits program Interested in taking the perfect benefits package proposal to your executive team and walking away with unanimous...
by Lynn Freimanis | Jul 19, 2019 | Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Repayment, Winning Together
UHA Health Insurance, a community wellness leader that provides physician-led health plans to tens of thousands of employer groups and members in Hawaii, announced their Student Loan Assistance Program with Peanut Butter. By offering student loan repayment...
