03 Jul

Posted at 08:50h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="425044"]Capturing and maintaining employees' attention can be quite a challenge (if you're surprised by this statement, please let us know your secret!). As an HR or internal communications leader, you possess valuable knowledge about open enrollment, and your...

16 Jun

Posted at 10:02h in Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="319972"]Funny, but true. Organizations can increase employee job satisfaction by evaluating how they engage employees. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach anymore—companies need to consider multiple communication tactics when sharing important information. They also need to train managers in...

08 Jun

Posted at 09:48h in Employee Communications, Marketing, Web/Digital

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="103881"]Did you know that there are about 300 million employment-related searches on Google each month? Your top prospects are searching online, so if recruiters are going to compete effectively for talent, you need to meet candidates where...

24 May

Posted at 21:31h in Employee Communications, Web/Digital

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="150364"]Recruiting good talent has gotten easier—and yet, more difficult! You may now have a larger candidate pool than ever, especially if you allow employees to work from anywhere. At the same time, this also means that job candidates...

12 May

Posted at 21:55h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" uncode_shortcode_id="293070"]As an employer, you work hard to attract, retain and motivate talented employees. You offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and a range of perks and incentives. However, many employees don't fully understand or appreciate the value...

04 May

Posted at 20:56h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="608894"]It’s no secret that employees are facing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. Our recent pulse survey on LinkedIn revealed that 76% of respondents believe that employees in their organization are experiencing increased levels of mental health challenges—whether...

22 Apr

Posted at 05:46h in Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="295445"]The modern workforce is experiencing an unprecedented shift toward fostering more engaged and satisfied employees. Disengaged employees can have a significant negative impact on a company's bottom line, with an estimated loss of billions of dollars annually...

29 Mar

Posted at 11:02h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" row_height_percent="0" override_padding="yes" h_padding="0" top_padding="2" bottom_padding="0" overlay_alpha="50" gutter_size="3" column_width_percent="100" shift_y="0" z_index="0" uncode_shortcode_id="200674"][vc_column column_width_percent="100" gutter_size="3" override_padding="yes" column_padding="2" overlay_alpha="50" shift_x="0" shift_y="0" shift_y_down="0" z_index="0" medium_width="0" mobile_width="0" uncode_shortcode_id="808640"][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="153616"]Join us in shining a spotlight on the importance of mental wellness—at home and...

10 Mar

Posted at 10:36h in Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="344765"]The spotlight is shining on mental health in the workplace—and with good reason. If employees are struggling at work, they’re likely struggling outside of work, too—and vice versa. So, to improve engagement, performance, retention (and don’t forget...

24 Feb

Posted at 13:17h in Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_single_image image="82757" img_size="large" qode_css_animation="" media="82757" media_width_percent="100" uncode_shortcode_id="144647"][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="388105"]Diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial components of any successful organization. While many tend to think of DE&I as a human resources policy, the truth is that to be successful, DE&I...

26 Jan

Posted at 12:57h in Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="599436"]Effective internal communications have a significant effect on your overall employee engagement. If you want to maximize your employee communications or benefit communications plan in 2023, then consider these 10 strategies to up the ante with your...

11 Jan

Posted at 20:44h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="253465"]Post-COVID-19, the battle to attract and keep good employees has intensified significantly. In many professions, employees can work from anywhere, so their job options—and opportunities for growth—have greatly expanded. And in other trades and professions, employees are...

22 Dec

Posted at 09:13h in Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="830554"]When it comes to your employee communication strategy, one thing is constant and enduring—internal communications should always be honest and authentic. Communications should be timely and, where possible, encourage two-way conversation. But, just like every other area of...

22 Dec

Posted at 08:32h in Benefits Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="399993"]It’s easy to make a business case for strategic benefit communications — just consider these statistics: Employees were 25% more likely in 2022 than they were in 2012 to say that benefits are an important reason they...

02 Dec

Posted at 11:58h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="973350"]Mental health in the workplace is an important issue. This is not a new revelation—for some time, many companies have offered free counseling sessions for employees and their families through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). What’s new, perhaps, is...

14 Nov

Posted at 18:34h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="181972"] Open enrollment is complete—almost. There’s one final step: debriefing what worked and what could have gone better. It may sound overwhelming, but this process is essential to ensuring ongoing success for the next year. Debrief #1: Evaluate with...

02 Nov

Posted at 15:15h in Benefits Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="172247"]When your employees review their 401(k) statements, they’ll see a new feature: a lifetime income illustration. Companies are required to share this illustration at least once per year as part of the SECURE Act, but more importantly,...

04 Oct

Posted at 07:10h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="103386"]Before you launch your HR/benefit communications plan, it’s important to begin with the end in mind. What do you want to accomplish? What behaviors are you trying to influence? What are the desired outcomes? 12 Ways to Gauge Your...

26 Sep

Posted at 12:09h in Benefits Communications, Employee Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text text_lead="yes" uncode_shortcode_id="233107"]With shifts in the workforce over the past few years, one thing is clear: employee benefits are increasingly important to both recruitment and retention efforts. Join Westcomm President Guy Westermeyer and Susan Baier from Audience Audit in...

12 Sep

Posted at 11:01h in Benefits Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id="152689"]Introducing a new benefit or employee program? If you have a change coming, you should begin planning for it well before it’s time for employees to choose their benefits. When employees don’t understand why a change is happening,...