Many public sector employees are postponing retirement and working well beyond the traditional age of retirement (65). Even with the great resources available through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the influx of information can be overwhelming for your employees…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019 reported heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing approximately 647,000 deaths per year. Cardiovascular disease is resulting in 1 out of every 4 deaths in the…
According to Bankrate’s Financial Security Index, January 2019, 60% of Americans don’t have savings available to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense such as a deductible. The Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Education Trust in their 2018 Employer Health Benefits Survey…
You likely provide your employees with great health insurance coverage and pay a portion of their premium, but even so, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance for doctor visits, prescriptions, as well as dental and vision expenses, can really add up! Not…
Disability Insurance for Public Sector Employees in Arizona The purpose of offering short-term disability (STD) and the benefit of signing up for short-term disability is often misunderstood by public sector employers and employees alike. Why? On both sides, it may…
*This is Part 3 of our Open Enrollment blog series, in case you missed it, here are Part 1 & Part 2. "If you want something to happen, you have to make people able and you have to make them…
*This is Part 2 of our Open Enrollment blog series, in case you missed it, here’s Part 1. “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell. Now that you’ve gathered key insights into what…
*Part 1 of our Open Enrollment blog series For many public sector employers, annual open enrollment is right around the corner. Open enrollment is an opportunity to showcase your benefits program and the value it provides to your employees.…
Cynical. Critical. Crabby. All are tell-tale signs of employee burnout and all are more common than you might think. According to Mayo Clinic, “job burnout is defined as a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or…
Open enrollment is likely happening now, or it’s right around the corner. Employers, as you help your employees through open enrollment, be sure to provide them with the information they need to make the best decision for themselves and their…