In the debut episode of Enter the Vault, host Nancy Giacolone takes listeners on a journey through her 30+ years in the employee benefits industry, sharing how she got started and how the field has evolved. From typewriters to cutting-edge technology, she reflects on the changes, challenges, and innovations that have shaped employee benefits today.

🔹 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✔️ How Nancy transitioned from automotive sales to employee benefits in 1986.
✔️ The early days of the industry—before email, using couriers, typewriters, and fax machines.
✔️ The introduction of PPO networks and her early concerns about rising healthcare costs.
✔️ The evolution of Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Washington state.
✔️ Upcoming episode previews—including employee benefits history, compliance laws, and emerging industry trends.
✔️ Practical guides on understanding benefits, avoiding common pitfalls, and navigating open enrollment.
✔️ The impact of technology, DEI initiatives, and the gig economy on benefits today.

🚀 What’s Next?
Nancy outlines what’s coming next, including an in-depth look at the history of employee benefits, breaking down the industry's most complex topics, and providing real-world insights to help employees and employers make informed decisions.

📢 Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of employee benefits!

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