Talking Benefits

Its award show season and we're asking the same burning question you are - why aren't employee benefits represented on the big screen?! This episode we dive into how the characters in our favorite 2019 flicks could have utilized their employee benefits. So grab some popcorn and hit play!

2019 is almost over, so we're taking a look back at the biggest benefits news headlines of the year. Plus we'll let you know what to watch out for in 2020.

Musculoskeletal medical claims (try saying that three times fast!) have risen to the top of the list of most costly conditions for employers. Why? What can you do? We talk to a chiropractor and offer solutions to CRACK down on your claims costs (see what we did there?).

Even though our culture is opening up about mental health, the stigma persists. We talk about how employers can start to break down the barriers and help their employees deal with mental health issues.

Want to read the blog post we referenced in the episode? Click the link below.

https://blog.ifebp.org/index.php/support-the-mental-health-of-employees

Open enrollment season is here! We're bringing back our most popular episode for an encore. This episode is sure to answer your burning questions about this crazy time of year!

It's back to school season, which means many are taking out student loans. We talk about why employers should care and what they can do to ease the burden for employees.

Summer is here and that means shorts and tanks. But what about in the office? We're talking relaxed dress code, early outs, biking to work and other summer benefits and policies companies are putting in to place as they put on their shades.

This episode we're keeping it all in the family talking about family-friendly benefits. Maternity leave policies, flex time and 529 plans... oh baby!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

Word on Benefits Blog post on single-friendly and family-friendly benefits:

https://blog.ifebp.org/index.php/single-friendly-workplace

Elder Care Benefits episode:

https://soundcloud.com/ifebp/episode-17-elder-care-benefits

Trendy Employee Perks episode:

https://soundcloud.com/ifebp/episode-16-trendy-employee-perks

Employees aren’t all financially savvy and it may be impacting your bottom line. We discuss how your employees’ bank accounts affect your workplace productivity and what you can do about it.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

www.ifebp.org/retirementsecurity

EMPLOYER TOOLS:

Financial education program checklist

http://www.ifebp.org/pdf/financial-education-checklist.pdf

Sample employee assessment survey

http://www.ifebp.org/pdf/misc/Financial-educational-needs-assessment.pdf

List of questions when hiring a vendor

http://www.ifebp.org/pdf/misc/Questions-for-FInancial-Vendors.pdf

Retirement plan checklist

http://www.ifebp.org/pdf/misc/RetirementSecurityChecklist.pdf

EMPLOYEE/PARTICIPANT RESOURCES:

Budgeting worksheet

www.ifebp.org/pdf/misc/NEBD-YourBudget.pdf

Retirement planning worksheet

www.ifebp.org/pdf/misc/NEBD-PictureYourself.pdf

Communications toolkit

www.ifebp.org/news/featuredtopics/retirementsecurity/Pages/financial-fitness-toolkit.aspx

Retirement 101

www.ifebp.org/retirement101

VIDEOS:

A Tale of Two Kitties

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvBeVM_hQSw&feature=youtu.be

Go Nuts and Save Early

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkzXoJkpk_Y&feature=youtu.be

Adventures in Behavioral Decision Making (Starring ANNE!)

www.ifebp.org/aboutus/nebd/Pages/2018/Behavioral-Decision-Making-Man.aspx

Bulk Up Your Budget with the Financial Fitness Brofessionals (Starring JUSTIN!)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWlZfNXaVVY&feature=youtu.be

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