Managing Chaos
It’s annual enrollment time and like all of you, we’re super busy. Changes keep coming in, new versions are being added and deadlines simply won’t... Read More
Coping with Stress on the Job
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anyone who has ever held a job has felt work-related stress. In fact, in a recent APA survey,... Read More
Boomers and Retirement
The next generation gearing up for retirement is the baby boomers, the unusually large generation born between 1946 and 1964. They’re also the generation that’s... Read More
HSAs: What Employees Need to Know
As mentioned in last week’s blog on high deductible health plans, it’s important to educate employees about how this plan works. Your messaging should include... Read More
What Do Employees Need to Know about an HDHP?
As more employers transition to high deductible health plans (HDHPs), it’s important to educate employees about how this plan works. You pay expenses until you... Read More
Explaining the Differences between FSAs and HSAs
Are your employees still struggling to understand the differences between flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)? According to Fidelity Investments, 65 percent... Read More
Want to Help Employees Better Understand Their Benefits?
Looking for ways to help your employees better understand their workplace benefits? Here are some suggestions to get you started: Provide benefits information that can... Read More
What’s Your Annual Enrollment Message?
Employees typically spend very little time choosing their health benefits each year. So as you prepare your annual enrollment materials, consider including the following tips... Read More
Keep It Short and Simple
Attention spans are shrinking. We’ve gone from 12 seconds to 8 seconds over the past couple years! Long gone are the days of reading something... Read More
The Downside of Raiding Your 401(k)
As you prepare your annual enrollment communications, don’t forget to continue to educate employees about their 401(k) savings. And here’s why. When employees fall upon... Read More