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…
As summer break ends and a new health program year begins, it's the perfect time to set goals and make a commitment to your health. Goal setting is a powerful tool that can provide direction, increase motivation, and improve overall…
VSMG's Executive Director, Health and Wellness Services, Kendall Taylor sat down with Thomas Barr from Local First Arizona to share how we’re redefining employee health and wellness best practices in the workplace. Click below to listen! Check out other…
How to achieve the right amount of sun exposure for your health What comes to mind when you hear “sun safety?” Maybe it’s slathering on sunscreen prior to stepping out the door, or maybe it’s how you avoid the sun…
Exploring the relationship between what you eat and how you feel Healthy eating is not just about looking your best, but feeling your best, too. Evidence suggests nutrition may play a key role in improving mood, sustaining energy, and thinking…