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 priority, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of this group of trailblazers. The…
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 achievement of one of our own, Bill Munch, who was recently honored with the 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 the Executive Director of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO), effective July 1,…
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…
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 recruitment and retention, and foster a more engaged workforce. One way to achieve this is…
As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers face the challenge of managing expenses while providing their employees with high-quality benefits that are important for attracting and retaining top talent, enhancing employee satisfaction, and being competitive in the job market. In…
Self-sabotage is a pervasive and often insidious barrier to achieving our health and wellness goals. By identifying and understanding self-sabotaging behaviors, we can begin to address and overcome them. This blog will help you recognize these behaviors and provide you with…