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By Teryl Taglieri Founder & Communication Strategist April 2020 The dramatic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the business world and the lives of every one of our employees is transforming the employee experience. We are inspired by what some of our clients are doing to tackle this unprecedented challenge and course-correct where necessary. Here’s […]
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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 Laura Singer, Senior Communication Consultant Communicating about benefits shouldn’t be hard. These are, after all, benefits. But benefit plans are complicated, the sheer volume of offerings can be overwhelming and there are lots of other corporate communications competing for your audience’s attention. Follow these time-tested tips to make sure employees hear your messages, understand […]
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by Oonagh Power Head of Editorial Services & Senior Communication Consultant Toolkits. Playbooks. Blueprints. User Guides. These helpful “how to” guides go by many names, but all provide users with expertise on demand. And that’s why they can be so successful. No matter what you call them, they are easy-to-use resources that drive consistent messaging, […]
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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 Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that good project management is essential to the success of any communication project. We’ve provided project management support for hundreds of projects—from small benefits rollouts to large-scale communication campaigns for IT and HR systems implementations—and want to share what we’ve learned […]
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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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By Danielle Foley Senior Communication Consultant Paid parental leave is a hot corporate benefit in the U.S., especially among millennials. But what happens when your company decides to make parental leave global? Cultural differences and country regulations make communicating this benefit no easy feat. Here are some pitfalls to watch out for and tips for […]
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