The Difference Between HMO vs. PPO Health Insurance: Selecting the Right Plan for Your Employees
What’s the difference between an HMO and a PPO? What is HMO and PPO? Both HMOs and PPOs are considered managed healthcare insurance plans. But, their differences are what you need to pay attention to when deciding which is better, HMO or PPO, for your company. The differences between HMO and PPO insurance plans are […]
Three Ways an Adviser-Guided Enrollment Can Ease Benefit Manager/HR Work Loads
Brokers that want to gain a competitive advantage should begin speaking to clients about the benefits of adviser-guided enrollment. Leverage these three benefits as a starting point when initiating conversations with clients about adviser-guided enrollment and how it can reduce internal workloads. Three Ways employee Benefits advisers Ease Work Loads 1. Benefit counselor guided enrollment […]
IRS Provides Relief from The Decrease in Maximum Family HSA Contributions
Late last week, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-27 that allows health savings account (HSA) holders to treat $6,900 (rather than the previously announced in-year decrease to $6,850) as the maximum annual family HSA contribution limit for 2018. The previous $50 decrease was the result of inflation adjustments by the IRS. Now, after taking feedback […]
Ways for Brokers to Improve Their Social Media Presence and Make an Impact
Are you wondering how to increase your social media presence? In the digital age, brokers without a social media presence will struggle to generate more business. Fortunately, creating and improving your social media presence is very doable with a little bit of planning and the right resources. Stay top-of-mind this year and generate lots of […]
3 Top HR Technology Trends for 2018
For the last decade, if not slightly longer, technology has changed and evolved at a rapid-fire pace. So, it’s no surprise that technological advancements are beginning to find their way into human resource departments, with top HR officers discussing their potential. In this post, we look, in-depth, at the top three HR technology trends on […]
5 Ways to Help Employees Save Money and Improve Their Finances
Are you wondering how to save money as an employee? More and more employees are struggling to save and balance their checkbook (or debit account). But, there’s no escaping the truth: saving is important. In this post, we look at the dire savings situation of employees and we show you how you can help your […]
Benefits of Showing Employees Appreciation & Gratitude
In this post, we look at some doable strategies—strategies that get around the common fears managers have about expressing gratitude— and present a few ideas on how to show appreciation to employees you could implement in time for Employee Appreciation Day and beyond. We also look at the benefits of appreciation and why showing employees […]
5 Top Tips for Improving Client Relationships That Double as Strategies to Improve Client Acquisition
Competition is fierce in the broker world, especially when it comes to managing customer relationships. Improving client relationships can protect your business and lead to success. So, the next time you land a client, don’t stop the “selling process” –continue to execute the strategies and approaches that landed you the client while listening to their […]
Ways to Make Employee Wellness Programs More Enticing and Engaging
Wellness programs will likely continue to be one of the most popular employee benefits in 2018, and that’s exciting news, because wellness programs are a win-win for both employers and employees. Employers save on healthcare costs as their employees take steps to be healthier. Employees receive the motivation and support they need to improve and […]
PTO—to Limit or Not to Limit?
Many progressive employers are merging all types of PTO into unlimited time off, rather than dividing personal time into personal, sick, and vacation days. Thanks to advancements in technology, the lines are blurred between professional and personal time—allowing many people to work remotely even when they are not feeling well enough to head into the […]