Benefits Buzz

The benefits needs of employers and employees have changed quickly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Benefits Buzz, we share some solutions employers can use to help employees during this time.  Check out our COVID-19 resource page at: https://go.discoverybenefits.com/covid-19

What are funshops? And what is gleadership? And how can you help employees get more out of your development efforts? We have a fun, insightful conversation with two fun, insightful guests: Kurtis Karn and Nicole Turchin from Sunshine & 79.  Visit the Sunshine & 79 website at https://www.sunshineand79.com/

Recovery supportive workplaces are so important, because they show your employees you care and you're there for them. And they also make business sense too. The First Lady of North Dakota Kathryn Burgum joins us to talk about her experience with addiction and what you can do to support addiction recovery at your business.  For more on Recovery Reinvented, go to:  https://recoveryreinvented.com/

Flexible work arrangements, such as the ability to work from home, were becoming more common, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Benefits Buzz, we talk with two members of our HR team about how these arrangements can actually help boost your company culture and the best ways to implement them.

Are you looking for a simple way to help your employees, while also boosting your recruiting and retention efforts? Lifestyle Spending Accounts are the perfect offering for you! We take a deeper look at LSAs and our solution for this increasing popular plan.  To learn more about LSAs, listen to our introductory episode last season.

2020 could prove to be a pivotal year for your health plans and employee benefits offerings. That's why we invited WEX Health Executive Vice President Chris Byrd to share his unique insight into what this election year could mean for healthcare.

In our second episode of a two-part series on the value of Health Savings Accounts, we examine how HSAs compare with Flexible Spending Accounts and share some traits about HSAs and High-Deductible Health Plans that are often misunderstood. For more on HSAs, check out our product page.

Health Savings Accounts are typically used as a way to save in the short-term on eligible expenses. However, we're increasingly seeing them used as a retirement-planning tool, since funds can be invested and roll over from year to year. In this episode (the first of a two-part series), we compare an HSA with a 401(k). For more on HSAs, check out our product page.

You are required to perform non-discrimination testing for a number of popular benefits plans, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). In this episode, we talk with a benefits attorney about the importance of testing your plans.

We kick off Season 2 by focusing on the value of offering your employees a creative benefits package. Listen to this episode for valuable insight on how to get creative with your employee benefits and to learn examples that will set your business apart in recruiting.

We wrap up Open Enrollment month on Benefits Buzz. In this episode, we discuss how Commuter Benefits work and how they can improve the lives of your employees and enhance your benefits offering.

In our third episode for Open Enrollment month, we discuss the benefits you and your employees experience when offering a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Open Enrollment month continues! In this episode, we discuss the benefits of offering Health Savings Accounts to your employees.

With Open Enrollment time just around the corner, we're kicking off a month of related episodes! First up, we discuss effective strategies and ideas for how to better communicate about your employee benefits offerings.

There are a couple of new Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) on the horizon. We take a deep dive into these new options and this benefit as a whole! HRA Comparison - www. DiscoveryBenefits.com/HRA-comparison

With all of the confusing acronyms and stress of finances related to healthcare, where can someone get actionable information on this topic? We dive into "Paying for Healthcare in America," a recent study published by WEX Inc. and talk insights and findings from the report.

When it comes to data security, what steps should organizations and individuals take to protect themselves? We talk about various ways to keep your data safe in a hyper-connected world. National Institute of Security & Technology - www.nist.gov Department of Homeland Security - www.dhs.gov Krebs on Security - www.krebsonsecurity.com MITRE ATT&CK - www.attack.mitre.org

What can your company do to empower your Sales team each and every day? We talk about the support that a viable Sales team needs at any company! The Power of a Positive Team by Jon Gordon - www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Team-Principles-Practices/dp/1119430240/ Harvard Business Review - www.hbr.org HireVue - www.hirevue.com Airtable - www.airtable.com

We take a deep dive into Lifestyle Spending Accounts, including what they are, why you should offer them and why employees love them!

We cover tips and tricks for attracting and retaining top tier talent, with Katie Schultz and Jesika Jorgenson from our HR team! HR on Purpose by Steve Browne - www.amazon.com/HR-Purpose-Developing-Deliberate-Passion-ebook/dp/B071WMPVLB/ The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller - www.amazon.com/QBQ-Question-Behind-Practicing-Accountability-ebook/dp/B000OIZUQW/

We chat with Discovery Benefits President John Biwer about how to develop and maintain a healthy workplace culture and his passion for servant leadership. The 360 Degree Leader by John C. Maxwell - www.amazon.com/360-Degree-Leader-Developing-Organization/dp/1400203597 The Servant Leader by Ken Blanchard - www.amazon.com/Servant-Leader-Ken-Blanchard/dp/0849996597

We are excited to announce our brand new podcast, Benefits Buzz! Hosts Kelsey Burgad and Tucker Lucas sit down every week with an expert guest, with topics ranging from employee benefits to business, leadership, administration, recruitment and retention, healthcare, company culture and so much more! New episodes every Monday! www. DiscoveryBenefits.com