Best Practices

As a benefits professional, you know the toughest part of the sales process can be getting in front of the decision maker. Yes, a country club membership costs money, but it gets you in front of the right people.

Veterans Day on Nov. 11 presents an opportunity to recognize the unique qualities veterans bring to the workplace and to reward them with the right mix of benefits tailored to their special health, wellness and financial needs.

66% of U.S. employees agree their work wellbeing would improve if they were simply thanked more for their hard work.

Health plan price transparency offers the promise of empowering benefits advisors and health plan sponsors to design better health care benefits, especially for the 100 million Americans covered by a self-funded employer plan. 

Financial point solutions can provide low cost, temporary relief to high financial stress and gaps in cash flow, but they are ill-equipped on their own to serve as long-term solutions.

One of the most important characteristics of a recovery-ready workplace is the commitment by senior managers and HR personnel.

Understanding your specific needs, a plan's total cost, and how tax-advantaged accounts work, can not only save you money, but also make sure you are getting the most out of your health insurance plan.

Those looking to provide the most value to their clients will help them understand the importance of focusing on supplemental health insurance and employee benefits year-round.