In this episode of The Accel Advantage podcast, host Sara Sladky and guests Josh Budke, President of Benefits and Financial Services, and Jared Deines, Employee Benefits Advisor, are here to discuss all things employee benefits. They break down financing and administration of employee benefits plans, trends they are seeing in the workforce, and important considerations for business leaders. If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘What is partial self-funding? How important are benefits to my employees, and can I afford them? How do I find out what my employees are interested in?’, you’re in the right place. Thanks for listening!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Employee Benefits

01:57 Understanding the Importance of Employee Benefits

04:17 Financing Employee Benefits Programs

09:09 Funding Employee Benefits Plans & Culture

11:03 Technology in Employee Benefits Administration

14:08 Employee Education

16:50 Exploring Additional Employee Benefits Trends

22:23 Key Takeaways for Employers

24:19 Conclusion

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