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Why You Should Measure Employee Benefits Engagement—And How to Get Started

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These costs amount to 31 percent of total employee compensation for workers in private industry and state and local government. But how many team members are using these benefits? Often employee benefits usage is a mystery to employers, but it shouldn’t be. Best practices for measuring employee benefits engagement.

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Shifting Employee Benefits Priorities Due to COVID-19

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Employee benefits priorities Most employers offer benefits that can be extremely helpful to employees working from home and under stay at home orders, but they have been underutilized in the past. Benefits program strategies The following are some tips I recommend to clearly present your benefits programs.

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3 Signs it Might Be Time to Rewrite Your Employee Benefits FAQs

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We explain in a white paper why FAQs are a powerful tool in your benefits communication strategy and how to write effective questions and answers. Download our white paper How to Write Benefits FAQs That Truly Help Your Employees.

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How to Create an Employee Benefits Communication Strategy for Short Attention Spans

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An effective employee benefits communication strategy strikes the right balance between providing ample information and keeping employees engaged. As a benefits professional, you face the age-old question… How much communication is too much? Do my employees want short presentations or longer ones? Contact Us.

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Prepare Yourself for an ACA Audit

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Minimizing Risk of a Department of Labor ACA Audit The Department of Labor has authority under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to audit employee benefit plan compliance with federal laws, including the ACA. In ACA audits, the Department specifically requests documents demonstrating ACA compliance.

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Improving Your Employees’ Mindset About Benefits… One Step at a Time

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The word “benefits” springs from the Latin term benefactum , meaning “good deed.” Today, the phrase “employee benefits” often evokes mixed emotions. On one hand, 92% of employees say benefits are important to their overall job satisfaction, according to a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) survey.

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Benefits Open Enrollment Period — Tips for Success

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Communicate often – your employees are busy working, so plan on sending multiple reminders. Communicate clearly – make sure employees know what is expected and when things are due. Be prepared for employee benefits questions. Ensure your benefits portal is updated , including FAQs.