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By Madeline Worshek, Marketing & Communications Intern By 2025, it’s estimated that roughly half the American workforce will be caregivers for a parent or elderly loved one. And they’ll likely be doing so with little knowledge or support. Balancing the demands of work with the physical, mental, and financial demands of being a caregiver (perhaps […]
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Danielle Foley, Senior Communication Consultant The relationship between a manager and an employee looks a lot different these days. Before the pandemic, the idea of asking employees what was happening in their lives outside of work wasn’t considered appropriate for the workplace, and it might even have been frowned upon by Human Resources. Times have […]
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Danielle Foley, Senior Communication Consultant Annual enrollment for 2023 employee benefits is right around the corner. This year, as businesses continue to grapple with labor shortages, retention issues, and a burned-out, disengaged workforce, it’s more important than ever to offer a benefits package that meets employees’ needs across all aspects of their well-being. After a […]
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Danielle Foley, Senior Communication Consultant The state of our collective mental health is not good. People across the U.S. were struggling with mental health concerns before the pandemic, but the isolation, uncertainty, economic instability, and fear we’ve all experienced have brought the issue to the forefront. Employees naturally bring the stressors of life into […]
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By Oonagh Power Head of Editorial Services & Senior Communication Consultant Raise your hand if you’re done with 2020! Yep, thought so. Although we’ve all been navigating these tumultuous times in different ways, we do have at least one shared experience: 2020 has forced everyone out of their comfort zone. In many aspects of our […]
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Do your employees fully understand their benefits? Do they know which plans will work best for them each year? Do they appreciate your company’s investment in their benefits? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you’re not alone. Check out this infographic for the shocking stats. Introducing The O’Keefe Group Benefits Bootcamp […]
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Tips for being resourceful with the benefits you already have By Danielle Foley Senior Communication Consultant As you consider ways to help your employees through this challenging time, remember the valuable benefits and resources you already have in place. Like using items from the kitchen pantry to cook a family meal, employees can use their […]
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By JoAnn Gulbin Communication Consultant Raise your hand if you procrastinate updating your Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs). Yep, thought so. While we all know that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires SPD updates on a regular basis, actually making the updates can be time-consuming and difficult, and can fall to the bottom of […]
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4 reasons to make a positive first impression By Danielle Foley Senior Communication Consultant We know that good benefits communication is essential for helping employees make smart decisions during annual enrollment. But what about your new hires? Are the materials they receive an afterthought? Here are 4 reasons why it’s so important for your new hire […]
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By Danielle Foley Senior Communication Consultant High deductible health plans (HDHPs) with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been popular for over a decade, but some unions are just beginning to offer them. As we know from rolling out HSA Plans to non-union employees, a good communication plan is the key to getting employees to enroll! […]
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