On the health care reform horizon: New info on W-2s

With the slew of other new legal disclosures coming up this summer, adding the full cost of medical coverage on W-2s in January 2013 may have fallen off your radar. We agree that between 401(k) fee disclosures and the Summary of Benefits and Coverage notices, the new mandated information on W-2s is definitely a blip. Yet, it really is the bright spot. Just a bit of your effort will go a long way. More

Calling all Benefits Communications Writers and Strategists

We’re hiring! And we’re looking for the most exceptional, most talented, most passionate people out there. Sound like you or someone you know? Please share this! More

The Avengers take on financial literacy

“The Avengers” is out in theatres today. But do you ever wonder what these super heroes do when they’re not busy keeping international peace? They’re using their powers to take on financial literacy and teach people about mad money skills, of course! More

Alignment tips for your benefits communication design

Are you finding yourself in a rut and aligning everything on the page smack down the center? Sure, this is a foolproof way to achieve balance, and it can look professional, but it can also put your viewers to sleep by creating benefits communication collateral that is rather ho-hum. Learn some simple tips about design alignment that can add some variety to your pieces. More

The five best social media tools for employee benefits communication

Companies that aren’t using social media are missing out on an easy and free way to communicate with employees year round. Take advantage of our Social Media Poster and these five tools we recommend for benefits communication. More

Encouraging wellness program participation

At Benz, we talk about wellness programs so much that even our Office Manager Phoebe knows the ins and outs of how they all work. She recently sent out this great note to the team about encouraging wellness program participation. More

Announcing our Inside Benefits Communication Survey. Ten minutes of your time = tons of new info!

We know how important benefits communication is—but there’s very little information out there about how companies are actually planning and implementing effective communications. More

Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends report has great insights for HR on using new technology, social media and mobile devices—not just for HR communication, but organizational transformation

We love that Deloitte’s recent Human Capital Trends Report dedicated a chapter to social media and mobile devices—and how they’re influencing HR services. Check out our blog to see how to implement a strategy for these emerging technologies. More

Exciting news! New benefits website product with Trustnode and opportunity to be part of the initial launch

We’re thrilled to partner with Trustnode to create a user-friendly, easy-to-implement and affordable benefits website, complete with all the fixings, including social media. I know—it’s about time! We are looking for just a couple more companies to be part of the pilot launch. See all the details on our blog. More

Four ways to target benefits communication without spending a fortune

When it comes to benefits, we know one size doesn’t fit all. But most companies still use that approach for their benefits communication. While targeting communication for different employees and different scenarios does take a little more effort, it’s in reach for most organizations. Learn how on our blog. More

Even leprechauns need employee benefits communication

If you find that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow—don’t forget to contribute some to your HSA or 401(k)! More

#SXtext4baby: Twitter weighs in on our SXSW panel, "text4baby: The power of public-private partnership"

Yesterday I had a blast presenting on the text4baby panel at SXSW. There were so many innovative health sessions at SXSW, and we’re proud to be one of them! Check out the feedback our panel received on Twitter… More

Lifting the hood on 401(k) fees: rich and risky data for your benefits communication

401(k) fee disclosures have sparked a battle over vested interests—those who charge fees for investment and administrative services to plan sponsors and workers. We’ve finally got some clarity on implementation with the DOL’s release of final rules for fee disclosures to plan sponsors and what those regulations mean to plan participants. More

Four shifts in employee benefits that all communicators must understand

There are four major shifts happening in benefits right now that all communicators need to know about. Learn what they are and how you play a role in each. More

Summary of Benefits Coverage guidelines released: Another tool for benefits communication

A couple of weeks ago, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final regulations for the Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC). Read the key highlights and what the implementation date means for you. More

Health matters to CFOs, survey says. Benefits communication should too.

We know CFOs have increasingly been paying attention to the relationship between benefits and productivity. The IBI’s CFO survey, released this month, confirms this. More than two-thirds of 313 CFOs interviewed believe health is a cultural or financial priority in their organizations. Read the key findings and then see how our CFO Infographics can help. More

Four ways we're spreading the love this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time we try to spread our love for all things benefits communication. But we couldn’t resist the chance to post this quick update. More

Three ways to take the pain out of FMLA rules: Simple tips for your benefits and HR communication

According to Employers Resource Association, FMLA rules are the top concern of HR and benefits professionals based on the 8,000 calls to its hotline in 2011. Read our tips on how to fix this issue—for good. More

Announcing the Text4baby Toolkit for Employers: A free addition to your maternity education and benefits communication

From the moment we heard about text4baby—a free, bilingual health education text messaging service for pregnant women and new moms—we were committed! We wanted to join forces in providing critical information to help moms give their babies the best possible start in life. And we loved how text4baby used a common form of technology to achieve this. More

What do Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For do for their benefits communication?

Fortune’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For came out last week, and we are thrilled and honored to have three clients in the top 20!

Many people have asked us, what do our clients do with their benefits communication that helps reinforce being a top 100 company? They follow the best practices that we talk about all the time! More