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COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift, but a safe reopening is key to keeping your team healthy. Kaiser Permanente has put together an incredible playbook that offers useful tools for you and your leadership teams to make your workplace as safe as possible and support your employees. Grab the guide here: https://k-p.li/2TfmcrP

Each year the flu impacts businesses and employers, causing an increase in leave of absence, decreased productivity and higher health care costs. Unfortunately, the 2020-21 flu season isn't the only health crisis employers and employees have to address this year. The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the workforce, and the combination of another potentially bad flu season and the pandemic has public health experts worried. Here are a few steps you can take to prepare your team for flu season during the pandemic. SHARE it with your team. #COVID19 #EmplowerResources #EmployeeBenefits

How to do your taxes, how to start & manage your retirement plan, and how to select a health insurance plan. These are just a few things they don't teach you in college but they should. If you're young and healthy, why should you invest in a health insurance plan?... The truth is that getting a health insurance plan could actually save you money in the long run. Health insurance offers you financial and literal protection should something unexpected happen. Without it, you could be forced to pay thousands of dollars if an unanticipated health emergency occurs. But health insurance can be confusing. So we want to uncomplicate it and help you choose a plan that best fits your needs and budget. Download our free guide on how to select a health insurance plan here: http://ow.ly/a9oy50BFzMx

Have you kicked off open enrollment for your employees yet? Here are some great tips from SHRM on how HR professionals can best communicate with employees about their choices and help them choose a plan that's right for them. http://ow.ly/oIot50BFzFC Since we can't meet in person right now, one thing we've done for our clients is create an onboarding video that reviews their plan offerings, changes from previous years, and new benefits. We then answer any individual questions and ensure everyone gets covered through our online enrollment platform.

There are a lot of legal challenges when it comes to business compliance right now. We interviewed Christopher Olmsted, an Employment Law Attorney and shareholder in the San Diego office for Ogletree Deakins’ California Advice Group to discuss precautions business owners can take to avoid future lawsuits. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/eUyc3K9mQ-8

COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift. Not sure how to reopen safely? Kaiser Permanente has put together an incredible playbook that offers useful tools for you and your leadership teams to make your workplace as safe as possible and support your employees. Grab the guide here: https://k-p.li/2TfmcrP

Technology is great, but there are some times when you just want to pick up the phone and have someone answer your questions. We're here when you need us. http://ow.ly/HBcK50BFzjz

Have you had your annual wellness exam for 2020 yet? Many providers are still offering wellness exams through telemedicine and working directly with their labs to offer routine blood work. This is a great opportunity to check in on your health and get your flu shot if you haven't already. http://ow.ly/8ltS50BFzc9

Are you planning your next benefits enrollment? These are the 3 things you need to ask your broker BEFORE renewing your benefits plan: 1. What are the key learnings from last year's benefit usage? 2. What are the results from the company survey on benefit plan feedback? What do our employees want in their benefit plans? (And how do we meet that need if we're not currently?)... 3. What creative solutions can we provide our team this year to increase employee retention and satisfaction?

As a business owner, we get that sometimes you have to make tough decisions -- especially when it comes to your bottom line. And let's face it, employee benefits (while extremely valuable and high encouraged) can be expensive. That's why we help you find ways to cut costs, not quality when it comes to your current offerings.... How? We offer Full Benefits Support, HR Support, Online Enrollment, and the latest solutions in Telemedicine. Want to learn more about how we can help your business? Give us a call or click this link to learn more about our services. http://ow.ly/MnaQ50BFy5w

Are you taking advantage of the Employer Assistance Programs (EAP) available to you? Check with your insurance broker to learn more about the assistance your carriers are offering. Or visit SHRM's EAP Toolkit to learn more here: http://ow.ly/ZD6M50BFxXv

There's more to an employee benefits package than just health insurance... In fact, some employers are getting really creative right now with their employee benefits by offering work from home reimbursements, employer funded tuition reimbursements, pet care, and more. By adding in these additional benefits, employers are able to create a more comprehensive and valuable offering for their team. http://ow.ly/ZRgU50BFxPA

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that as part of the Affordable Care Act, mammograms are covered through insurance plans every 1-2 years for women ages 40 and older, with no out-of-pocket costs? Take advantage of these preventative care and early detection measures through your healthcare plan. Learn more by visiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. http://ow.ly/sOEa50BFxEn

If you don't have the time, resources, or expertise to navigate all of the employee benefit offerings, HR solutions, or compliance updates, you're not alone. That's where we come in. https://bit.ly/3j4mNrz