Category: Employee Benefits

  • One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tailoring Benefits for Gen Z

    Get ready for a new wave of talent! Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012), or Zoomers, is the youngest generation entering the workforce, and they’re bringing fresh perspectives and priorities. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z isn’t just punching a clock. They crave opportunities for personal and professional growth, a workplace that prioritizes mental well-being, and financial security for the future.

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  • Benefits That Matter: Attract and Retain Millennial Talent

    Today’s workforce is a mix of generations, but you can’t afford to overlook Millennials, the largest generation in the workforce. Known for their flexibility and problem-solving skills, Millennials bring a powerful combination of experience and value to any company.

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  • Unlocking Boomer Loyalty: Essential Benefits They Value

    A Baby Boomer is someone born between 1946 and 1964. This generation is currently between 58 and 78 years old (in 2024).  They tend to have a strong, loyal work ethic and excel at face-to-face communication and building relationships with colleagues.  Boomers have a wealth of experience accumulated over long careers. They value jobs that allow them to leverage this experience and be seen as mentors or leaders.  They are also loyal and expect loyalty in return.

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  • Life Insurance on Your Terms: Unveiling Voluntary Coverage!

    Life Insurance at Work: Your Guide to Voluntary Coverage

    We all juggle life’s different responsibilities, and ensuring our loved ones are financially secure in case of our passing should be a top priority. Life insurance offers a safety net but typically the amount of coverage included as a standard company-paid life insurance policy isn’t enough to cover the financial needs of your dependents. This is where voluntary life insurance comes in – an option your employer might offer as part of your benefits package.

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  • Benefits Basics: What Is an EAP?

    Mental health isn’t just the absence of illness. It’s a continuum ranging from severe symptoms such as panic attacks and major depression to excellent mental strength and well-being.

    Sometimes you’re not ill, but you aren’t well either – and you need help.  If you’re feeling down about work or a problem in your life and need to talk to somebody, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a great solution.

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  • What Is Hospital Indemnity Insurance?

    No matter whether it is anticipated or unexpected, a hospital stay is expensive.  According to HealthCare.gov, the average 3-day hospital stay in the United States costs around $30,000.  Health insurance will cover some of the costs if you are admitted to the hospital, but you may have other out-of-pocket costs.  Hospital Indemnity Insurance can help cover expenses that result from a hospital visit and unexpected emergencies.

     

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  • Everyone Benefits From Year-Round Benefits Communication

    For most organizations, employee benefits communication kicks into high gear during open enrollment season. During this time, there is a surge in emails, educational webinars, fliers throughout the office, and a barrage of forms demanding signatures.

    Post open enrollment, however, employees often receive minimal information about their benefits. While sporadic email updates or new laminated signs in the office kitchen may occur, a comprehensive, year-round employee benefits communication plan is often lacking.

    This oversight represents a significant missed opportunity. An annual approach is insufficient to ensure that employees genuinely comprehend and effectively utilize their benefits.

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  • What Is Accident Insurance?

    Accidents happen. Whether you fall off a ladder, slip and break an arm, or get injured just living everyday life, an accident can happen. Anytime. Anywhere.

    What Is Accident Insurance?

    Accident insurance helps provide support when life’s most unexpected moments happen. It makes an accident less painful financially because it helps to pay the bills that your medical insurance doesn’t completely cover. It is important to understand that accident insurance is not intended to be a substitute for medical coverage. Instead, it is used as additional coverage and financial assistance.

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  • Open Enrollment: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    For millions of Americans, the end of the year is open enrollment season – a yearly opportunity to take stock of your health care needs and select the health insurance plan that works best for you.  It is a window of time – typically in the fall – when you can sign up for health insurance, review, assess, and modify your existing benefits.

    There are more choices than ever to help you find a plan that will best suit your health needs.  Think of it like planning a trip: you don’t pack a surfboard if you are planning to hike in the mountains.  Likewise, there is a lot to think about when selecting a health plan for the next year.  What does it cost?  Does it include your prescription or preferred doctors?  Understanding health insurance basics and how open enrollment works is essential for making informed choices about your benefits and insurance coverage.

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