Enrollment

Expert Opinion

Enhancing the employee experience through choice, quality, technology and data

Peter Nieves |

As we examine the evolving relationships within the benefits arena, we’re noticing the emergence of three distinct approaches.

Best Practices

How technology is being used to refine benefits to attract, engage and retain top talent

Rob Whalen |

New benefits analytics tools give managers real-time data to showcase which benefits are being utilized and by whom.

Which benefit features matter most to employees?

Kimberly Landry |

Employers selecting a new plan or carrier must sort through an increasing number of options, hoping to choose a product that will provide the most value to their workers at a reasonable price. At the same time, this growing complexity can make it more difficult for employees to understand their benefits, negatively impacting the customer experience.

Why old-school benefits aren't enough

Yair Riemer |

Standard benefits, like medical and dental insurance and paid vacation, only scratch the surface of what younger employees care about today. Now, employers need to offer the same types of perks we’ve all come to expect from our smartphones: convenience, choice, connection and more.

Best Practices

2020 workplace trend: The sunsetting of one-size-fits-all benefits packages

Bruce Whittredge |

Today's employees are looking for a set of benefits options as diverse as the lifestyles they maintain.

Market Insights

Employers are getting more savvy with their voluntary benefit offerings

Katie Kuehner-Hebert |

Not only are they expanding the range of offerings, but employers are aiming to create the personalized experience that many employees have come to expect.

Commentary

Two kinds of voluntary

Marty Traynor |

We need to move beyond the perception that benefit communication programs are focused on enrollment.

Commentary

Don’t get caught up in trends too soon

Bonnie Brazzell and Nick Rockwell |

Trends can tell us which way the wind is blowing so we don’t get left behind, but they're not an invitation to jump in head first.

Best Practices

2020 sales & marketing tips: Getting ready for open enrollment

BenefitsPRO Editors |

Getting employees to listen to your message during open enrollment is hard. Here are some new strategies to try.

Best Practices

How one-on-one benefits meetings create educated employees and bigger savings

Jim Blachek |

By speaking individually with each worker, your advisor can answer specific questions and educate your employees.