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VSMG Named Healthiest Employer by the Phoenix Business Journal
VSMG has been named the Healthiest Employer (Micro-Sized Company) by the Phoenix Business Journal! This prestigious award recognizes companies that make employee wellness a…
The Impact of Open Enrollment on Employee Retention and Satisfaction
Open enrollment is more than just a yearly task for HR teams; it’s an important moment that has a direct impact on both employee retention…
Celebrating Bill Munch’s AASBO Best Practices Award for the Buyer Boot Camp
Celebrating Bill Munch’s AASBO Best Practices Award for the Buyer Boot Camp We are so thrilled to share some exciting news and celebrate the remarkable…
Jim Migliorino Appointed Executive Director of AASBO
Jim Migliorino Appointed Executive Director of AASBO We are excited to announce that Jim Migliorino, Secretary of the VSMG Board of Directors, has been appointed…
How to Avoid Common Open Enrollment Mistakes
Open Enrollment is one of Arizona public sector employers' most crucial times of the year. It’s when employees can choose the benefits that support their…
Boost Participation, Utilization, and Understanding During Open Enrollment
Open enrollment happens just once a year. It’s the only opportunity for current employees, outside of a qualifying life event, to add, change, or cancel…
Employee Benefits Trends to Watch in 2025
2025 is here, and the world of employee benefits is shifting faster than ever. For public sector employers in Arizona—school districts, municipalities, and other public…
Why Wellness is ESSENTIAL In Your Employee Benefits Package
While the holiday season is a time for cheer, it’s known to bring some added physical, emotional, and financial stress to everyone, including your employees…
How to Tailor Your Benefits Package to Meet the Needs of Your Employees
In a competitive job market, organizations must prioritize the unique health and well-being needs of their diverse workforce in order to increase job satisfaction, improve…
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Association Acronyms
ASA
Arizona School
Administrators
AASBO
Arizona Association of
School Business Officials
ACMA
Arizona City/County
Management Association
ARSA
Arizona Rural Schools
Association
ASBO
Association of School
Business Officials
ASBA
Arizona School Board
Association
ASPAA
Arizona School Personnel
Administrators Association
AZ League
League of Arizona
Cities and Towns
GFOA
Government Finance Officers
Association
NIGP
National Institute of
Government Purchasing
NSBA
National School Board Association
PRIMA
Public Risk Management
Association
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