Workforce Trends to Watch in 2018
Hold on to your hats because 2018 is going to be exciting, challenging, and rewarding as many trends take center stage. Employers should take the time to look at what’s coming now so they have the bulk of the year to adjust and prepare for what’s ahead. In this post, we look at the top […]
Ways to Refresh Your Client Acquisition Approach
Traditional approaches to client acquisition are quickly becoming outdated. Today’s marketplace demands a forward-thinking approach to client acquisition. Brokers who have successfully adapted leads with innovative and cost-effective solutions that are backed by technology. The natural question then, is, how do brokers who need to update their approach to client acquisition get started? In this […]
How to Build Your 2018 Commuter Benefits Program
A commuter benefit program can provide employees with a 40% tax savings!1 So, it’s no surprise that these benefit plans are on the rise. In this post, we look at commuter benefit plans and trends as well as commuter benefits administration. We also explain how to setup a commuter benefit program. What are Commuter Benefit […]
Tips for Building Relationships through Social Media
As the marketplace becomes more and more saturated with competition, brokers hoping to remain competitive need to modify their business practices, including how they reach and engage with clients. Using social media is a good place to start. Brokers can use the tips listed here to take advantage of social media platforms, using them to […]
Tips for Increasing Employee Engagement and Enrollment
It’s more important now than ever to attract and retain top talent with an engaged workplace culture and terrific benefits. To help you do that, we offer several tips and strategies for increasing engagement. We also explain how to connect employees to the amazing benefits you offer, so you can increase enrollment in employee benefit […]
Tips for Using Social Media and Decision Support Tools in 2018
You have a lot on your plate. There isn’t enough time to sit down with every employee and explain and answer benefit questions over and over again. And, when you do carve out a time to address questions and explain benefits, employees are either tuned out or want to come back later with questions. So, […]
4 Ways Benefits Administration is Changing
Is a changing workforce altering benefits administration? Yes. The evidence is undeniable—today’s workforce looks markedly different than the workforce of our parents’ generation. Benefit leaders understand this, and are shifting how they select and administer benefits. Here, we forecast what’s coming and explain what that means for benefit administration providers and leaders. What Does […]
Steps to Prepare for Early 2018 ACA Reporting
If you’re an employer subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirements, you have a few tasks to complete. And, it’s essential that you complete these tasks accurately and completely. To help you navigate these new reporting requirements, we outline some of the major steps you’ll need to take to comply – and share […]
How to Make HSAs More Attractive to Employees
Though it may be tempting to print a sign promoting the benefits of a health savings account (HSA), decorate it with bows and ribbons for the holidays, and stick it by the water cooler, this method of advertising HSAs is not very effective. Making HSAs more attractive to employees requires time and a plan. To […]
How Technology Can Impact HSAs with HSA Tips and Tricks
Health savings accounts (HSAs) offer employers and their employees a way to offset healthcare challenges. By providing an HSA, employers can provide their workers with a way to save for medical expenses while managing their bottom line. However, like you, we know that HSA participation could be improved. Fortunately, with the right HSA education tools […]