Notes from our expert team.
October 16, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
Beyond traditional funding options: Fully insured vs self insured vs gap funding
Many U.S. companies are overpaying for health insurance due to suboptimal funding strategies, but there’s a spectrum of options beyond the traditional fully insured model, which could lead to significant savings. This blog demystifies the funding options, from gap funding to fully insured, to help HR professionals understand each approach.
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March 20, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
What Is the Typical Benefits Package for a Small Business?
When building their benefits package, small to midsize businesses have to strike a balance between staying in budget and offering competitive plans. Small business leaders, here’s your guide to which benefits are typically offered by similar businesses, and how to create a great benefits offering for your employees.
January 30, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
3 Best Practices to Recession-Proof Your Benefits Package
In the midst of an economic downturn, wise employers are taking steps to build sustainability into their employee benefits offering. Here are three practices that small to midsize employers should start now to maintain the value of their total rewards through a recession.
November 22, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
5 Signs Your HR Team is Prepared for 2023
We predict that 2023 may be just as unpredictable as the last few years. Here are some telltale signs that HR is prepared to expect the unexpected — from making a business case for benefits, to building a relationship with the benefits broker, to remaining flexible in the face of change.
October 25, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
How Can Financial Wellness Benefits Support Employees in an Economic Downturn?
In the midst of economic uncertainty, financial wellness benefits can help employees build savings and achieve their financial goals — with options including education, personalized coaching, budgeting tools, and long- or short-term financial planning.
August 2, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
Reproductive Care Policy FAQ: How can employers respond to the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling?
How will the recent Supreme Court ruling impact employer benefits and how reproductive care is provided to employees? Legal, compliance, and benefits experts answer employers’ top questions on how to navigate the implications of this ruling.
July 18, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
10 Data Points Every Business Leader Should See Before Benefits Renewals
After the last two years of shakeups in the benefits space (and, let’s face it, the world in general), this upcoming renewal season may be unpredictable. We’ve sourced the top 10 data points to help business leaders expect the unexpected as they evaluate their employer benefits.
June 17, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
How to Score Your Broker RFP Finalists (and Choose the Best Benefits Broker)
So you’ve received RFP responses from potential benefits broker partners — what’s next? Here’s your guide to weighing your finalist options, presenting your decision to leadership, and selecting a great benefits consulting partner.
May 19, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
More than a buzzword: Why financial wellness is the benefits offering employees care about
If employers want to win at both hiring and retention then simply providing a paycheck is not enough — they need to actively invest in benefits that give employees the tools & education to help support financial peace of mind. We’ve brought together a team of experts to show you what that looks like for 2022 and beyond.
May 20, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
The Top 8 Questions to Include in Your Benefits Broker RFP
A great benefits broker RFP is made up of insightful questions that strategically uncover benefits brokers’ values, services, and level of support. Here’s our HR expert-approved list of the top must-have questions to include in your RFP.
March 20, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
What Is the Typical Benefits Package for a Small Business?
When building their benefits package, small to midsize businesses have to strike a balance between staying in budget and offering competitive plans. Small business leaders, here’s your guide to which benefits are typically offered by similar businesses, and how to create a great benefits offering for your employees.
January 30, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
3 Best Practices to Recession-Proof Your Benefits Package
In the midst of an economic downturn, wise employers are taking steps to build sustainability into their employee benefits offering. Here are three practices that small to midsize employers should start now to maintain the value of their total rewards through a recession.
November 22, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
5 Signs Your HR Team is Prepared for 2023
We predict that 2023 may be just as unpredictable as the last few years. Here are some telltale signs that HR is prepared to expect the unexpected — from making a business case for benefits, to building a relationship with the benefits broker, to remaining flexible in the face of change.
October 25, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
How Can Financial Wellness Benefits Support Employees in an Economic Downturn?
In the midst of economic uncertainty, financial wellness benefits can help employees build savings and achieve their financial goals — with options including education, personalized coaching, budgeting tools, and long- or short-term financial planning.
August 2, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
Reproductive Care Policy FAQ: How can employers respond to the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling?
How will the recent Supreme Court ruling impact employer benefits and how reproductive care is provided to employees? Legal, compliance, and benefits experts answer employers’ top questions on how to navigate the implications of this ruling.
July 18, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
10 Data Points Every Business Leader Should See Before Benefits Renewals
After the last two years of shakeups in the benefits space (and, let’s face it, the world in general), this upcoming renewal season may be unpredictable. We’ve sourced the top 10 data points to help business leaders expect the unexpected as they evaluate their employer benefits.
June 17, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
How to Score Your Broker RFP Finalists (and Choose the Best Benefits Broker)
So you’ve received RFP responses from potential benefits broker partners — what’s next? Here’s your guide to weighing your finalist options, presenting your decision to leadership, and selecting a great benefits consulting partner.
May 19, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
More than a buzzword: Why financial wellness is the benefits offering employees care about
If employers want to win at both hiring and retention then simply providing a paycheck is not enough — they need to actively invest in benefits that give employees the tools & education to help support financial peace of mind. We’ve brought together a team of experts to show you what that looks like for 2022 and beyond.
May 20, 2022
HR Tips & Tricks
The Top 8 Questions to Include in Your Benefits Broker RFP
A great benefits broker RFP is made up of insightful questions that strategically uncover benefits brokers’ values, services, and level of support. Here’s our HR expert-approved list of the top must-have questions to include in your RFP.
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May 17, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
What Is the Typical Benefits Package for a Small Business?
When building their benefits package, small to midsize businesses have to strike a balance between staying in budget and offering competitive plans. Small business leaders, here’s your guide to which benefits are typically offered by similar businesses, and how to create a great benefits offering for your employees.
June 17, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
3 Best Practices to Recession-Proof Your Benefits Package
In the midst of an economic downturn, wise employers are taking steps to build sustainability into their employee benefits offering. Here are three practices that small to midsize employers should start now to maintain the value of their total rewards through a recession.
July 10, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
5 Signs Your HR Team is Prepared for 2023
We predict that 2023 may be just as unpredictable as the last few years. Here are some telltale signs that HR is prepared to expect the unexpected — from making a business case for benefits, to building a relationship with the benefits broker, to remaining flexible in the face of change.
May 17, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
How Can Financial Wellness Benefits Support Employees in an Economic Downturn?
In the midst of economic uncertainty, financial wellness benefits can help employees build savings and achieve their financial goals — with options including education, personalized coaching, budgeting tools, and long- or short-term financial planning.
January 30, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
Reproductive Care Policy FAQ: How can employers respond to the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling?
How will the recent Supreme Court ruling impact employer benefits and how reproductive care is provided to employees? Legal, compliance, and benefits experts answer employers’ top questions on how to navigate the implications of this ruling.
July 10, 2023
HR Tips & Tricks
10 Data Points Every Business Leader Should See Before Benefits Renewals
After the last two years of shakeups in the benefits space (and, let’s face it, the world in general), this upcoming renewal season may be unpredictable. We’ve sourced the top 10 data points to help business leaders expect the unexpected as they evaluate their employer benefits.
May 17, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
How to Score Your Broker RFP Finalists (and Choose the Best Benefits Broker)
So you’ve received RFP responses from potential benefits broker partners — what’s next? Here’s your guide to weighing your finalist options, presenting your decision to leadership, and selecting a great benefits consulting partner.
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April 19, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
More than a buzzword: Why financial wellness is the benefits offering employees care about
If employers want to win at both hiring and retention then simply providing a paycheck is not enough — they need to actively invest in benefits that give employees the tools & education to help support financial peace of mind. We’ve brought together a team of experts to show you what that looks like for 2022 and beyond.
May 15, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
The Top 8 Questions to Include in Your Benefits Broker RFP
A great benefits broker RFP is made up of insightful questions that strategically uncover benefits brokers’ values, services, and level of support. Here’s our HR expert-approved list of the top must-have questions to include in your RFP.
