Plans Insights

Our employee benefits plan insights help you make informed decisions about your benefits program. Browse our resources by topic to find practical guidance on choosing benefits support, managing your plan, improving employee retention, and designing benefits for your workforce:

Choosing Benefits Support

Finding the right professional support can make benefits decisions easier to navigate.

• How to Choose a Benefits Consultant: Key factors to consider when choosing a benefits consultant for your business.
• Broker vs. Consultant: Understand the differences between an insurance broker and a benefits consultant.
• Questions to Ask When Buying Benefits: Questions employers can ask when evaluating employee benefits options and providers.
• Common Mistakes When Choosing Benefits: Learn about common mistakes employers may make when selecting benefits support or coverage.

Managing Your Benefits Plan

Managing a benefits plan involves ongoing administration and coordination.

• Benefits Plan Administration: Understand the day-to-day responsibilities involved in administering an employee benefits plan.
• Coordination of Benefits: Learn how benefits work when an employee or dependent has coverage under more than one plan.

Benefits and Employee Retention

Employee benefits can play a role in how employees view their workplace and make decisions about staying with an employer.

• Why Employees Leave: Explore common factors that can contribute to employee turnover.
• The Cost of Employee Turnover: Understand the potential business costs associated with employee turnover.
• Why Voluntary Benefits Matter: Learn how voluntary benefits can give employees more choice while adding value to a benefits program.

Benefits That Fit Your Workforce

Employee needs can vary across a workforce. Employers may consider different approaches, such as Tailored Employee Benefits, to make their benefits more relevant to their employees.