A strong employee benefits package helps organizations build and maintain successful teams. As an employer, understanding the complexities of benefits administration—from coverage requirements to cost management—directly impacts your ability to support and retain valuable employees. Many business owners and HR professionals face challenging decisions about which benefits to offer and how to structure their programs […]

Healthcare is failing our community. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, millions of Americans struggle to pay the high costs of healthcare, and while there is no single solution to this complex issue, there are steps that can be taken to address it.The relationship between doctors, hospitals and insurance companies known […]

Don’t Let Post-Enrollment Oversights Lead to Costly Penalties. The beginning of the year can be an exciting time for businesses—employees return to work refreshed, and a new fiscal year begins, leading to new budgets and hiring plans. But as the first quarter begins and operations resume, now is not the time to put the brakes […]

The dangers of getting caught-up with the competition. Many companies, especially those in competitive industries, can feel the pressure to match—or exceed—the benefits programs offered by competitors. And with costs continuing to rise, and employees expecting more, it’s easy to see why. But, the most valuable employee benefits programs are often ones that are tailored […]

Value Optimization: Changing the Landscape of Employee Benefits. Employee benefits are constantly evolving, from adapting to skyrocketing healthcare costs to meeting ever-changing employee expectations. To stay ahead of the curve and accommodate constant shifts in cost and preference, employers must reevaluate their benefits and make adjustments where appropriate.Without assessing the growth, performance and strategy of […]

The difference a Benefits Specialist can make. A medical specialist needs to have excellent communication skills and expertise to accurately diagnose and treat defined conditions. Similarly, a benefits consultant needs to have in-depth knowledge of employee benefits to offer useful advice and recommendations. Both roles require specialized knowledge and a high level of expertise to […]

Going Beyond Traditional Offerings – Biohack Your Employee Benefits. Biohacking has been gaining popularity over the past decade and it’s easy to see why. This global movement, described as a do-it-yourself biology, involves making small lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing. Biohacking can range from simple changes such as tracking sleep patterns or making […]

Missing the Gorilla – Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Your Benefits Program. Business leaders often have several important tasks on the go at any given time. The ability to problem solve and delegate projects is important. But what happens when that focus prevents you from seeing problems — or opportunities — that could impact your bottom […]

Is Your Benefits Program Relevant and Competitive? Many companies know that employee benefits are essential for business and many promote their plans, however, how many actually dig deep to make sure their plan is up to date and current for their workforce?Benefits packages can quickly become costly, out of compliance with federal, state, and local […]

Choice overload and your benefits program. The pressure to provide a cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare program to attract and retain top talent is something that employers strive to accomplish in today’s competitive labor market. Yet the desire to create a benefits program that appeals to everyone could actually have the opposite effect.Too many choices can distract […]