Each year can bring new challenges for successfully implementing and marketing a modern employee benefits package. Participation is critical—without it, companies cannot offer the kind of benefit savings that they are expected to. Add this to the state of the “talent crisis” as it stands with the current job market, and your HR team has […]
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HR Elements | Solving Problems – While Increasing Employee Satisfaction
“Design thinking” is a fairly common term. Even if the phrase is new to you, it’s reasonably easy to intuit how it works: design thinking is a process for creative problem solving, utilizing creative tools like empathy and experimentation, often with a strong visual component. The term dates from 1968 and was first used in […]
Read moreWebinar: How to Capture Your Employees’ Attention in 60 Seconds or Less
Today, HR has to be front and center, driving employee engagement in countless programs, benefits and other activities aimed at boosting productivity and containing costs. As an HR leader you know that modern HR programs depend on employee engagement (and comprehension) to actually work. Bottom line is… HR Programs + Employee Communication = ROI Unfortunately, […]
Read moreIRS warns of fake Affordable Care Act forms
The IRS has recently warned that fraudsters have been sending fake tax bills on what purports to be an Affordable Care Act notice CP2000. In addition to alerting employees about this particular scam, you may want to use this opportunity to start reminding employees about other tax-related fraud as tax season approaches, particularly about W-2 […]
Read moreSeats are filling up fast! Team BIM Webinar – Plan Documents: ERISA, Section 125, SPDs, and Wraps, Oh My!
Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nation’s leading employment and benefit law firms, Fisher Phillips. Best of all, you can take […]
Read moreTime is running out! Sign up now for the Monthly Employer Webinar!
Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nations leading employment and benefit law firms, Jackson Lewis LLP. Best of all, you can […]
Read moreTemporary Safe Harbor for Online Posting of SBCs
A Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is four-page (double-sided) communication required by the federal government under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It must contain specific information, in a specific order and with a minimum size type, about a group health benefit’s coverage and limitations. An SBC is required whenever application or […]
Read moreMedicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice – Due October 15th
It’s that time again; time to send a Medicare Part D notice of creditable coverage to your eligible employees letting them know whether or not the prescription drug coverage you offer them is creditable. All employers, regardless of size, who sponsor group health plans with prescription drug coverage must provide notification by October 15 each […]
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Technology – Proprietary & Confidential You know what they say about people who assume. When it comes to a company’s intellectual property, never assume anything. Just because you think something is proprietary and confidential doesn’t mean that it is, or that someone else will feel the same way you do. That’s why it’s a good […]
Read moreSeats are filling up! Register now for the Monthly Compliance Webinar!! Just Married! What Employers Need to Know About the Obergefell Ruling and Same-Sex Marriage
Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nations leading employment and benefit law firms, Jackson Lewis LLP. Best of all, you can […]
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