Dental and vision benefits have evolved from optional “extra” components to essential components of employee benefit packages as they have been shown to play vital roles in ensuring overall employee health, financial well-being, and workplace satisfaction. For public sector organizations,…
At VSMG, we understand the unique challenges faced by Arizona school district employers and employees. For school district employees, the start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh goals, and opportunities to make an impact, while also ushering in…
Summer brings a change of pace for many employees, especially those working for Arizona school districts. While the school year ends and routines shift, benefits communication has a chance to shine. Summer tends to be slower. Fewer or no in-person…
Open Enrollment comes once a year, and for many HR teams and employees alike, it’s a whirlwind of deadlines, decisions, and paperwork. The process can quickly become chaotic between deciding on and communicating plan changes, answering complex questions, and ensuring…
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and for school district employees and educators, it couldn’t come at a more critical time. As the school year winds down, deadlines pile up, testing season peaks and burnout becomes a quiet but persistent…
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 and employee satisfaction. This is when employees evaluate their benefit options and their employer’s commitment…
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 health, financial well-being, and families. However, many organizations run into the same open enrollment mistakes…
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 their employee benefit elections for the upcoming plan year. This window should be strategically designed…
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 entities—this means rethinking strategies to attract and retain talent in a competitive market. Read on…
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. Now is the perfect time to consider how you can better support your employees through…