The new year is (finally) here -- and with it comes new hiring goals. As your company continues to grow, you're probably preparing to onboard several new team members during the first quarter while also working to meet the needs of current high-performing employees.
How To Use Health Care Benefits To Attract and Retain Talent
Jan 6, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, employee benefits, benefits professionals, company culture, employer brand
Picwell's Year in Review: 2020
Dec 22, 2020 8:52:00 AM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, HR Tech, employee benefits, new feature
While 2020 has been a challenging year (to say the least), we wanted to take some time to celebrate the wins - and we hope you found some bright spots this year too.
Strengthen Your Employer Brand with Benefits Decision Support
Dec 9, 2020 8:49:39 AM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, HR Tech, benefits advisors, employee benefits, health savings account, employeebenefits, company culture, employer brand
In this day and age, the presence of a strong employer brand is becoming more and more important to both job seekers and current employees. While the employer brand your company builds and maintains has always been integral to its success, over the past few years (and especially now), employer brand and company culture are taking center stage.
The Link Between Health Care Benefits Plans and Employee Financial Wellness
Nov 18, 2020 11:07:30 AM / by Picwell posted in Open Enrollment, Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, HR Tech, employee benefits, health savings account, hsa
As a benefits professional, you probably focus on reducing organizational costs and satisfying employees when you design your benefits packages. You strive to provide a variety of benefits so that all of your team members are healthy and happy. You do this because it’s the right thing to do -- and because a satisfied workforce is an engaged, productive workforce.
Why People Like You Matter During Benefits Enrollment
Sep 30, 2020 11:10:59 AM / by Picwell posted in Open Enrollment, Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, HR Tech, new feature
When selecting benefits decision support solutions, it’s important to know what you are getting. A true benefits decision support solution will be smart, intuitive, quick, and thorough. It should ask questions that are easy to answer and use data and analytics to predict individuals’ health risk.
6 Reasons Your Organization Needs Benefits Decision Support Now
Sep 9, 2020 9:02:00 AM / by Picwell posted in Open Enrollment, Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, HR Tech, benefits advisors, employee benefits
With all of the changes we’ve seen over the past six months, it’s become clear that benefits decision support has never been more needed than it is right now. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to implement a decision support solution into your organization, here are 6 reasons that will make it a no-brainer.
4 Reasons Why an HSA is Better for Retirement Than a 401(k)
Aug 19, 2020 10:30:00 AM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, HR Tech, employee benefits, benefits professionals, hsa, employeebenefits
When we start to think about retirement savings, most of us think of a 401(k) or an IRA as the primary vehicle that we will use to achieve our retirement goals. But there’s another account that not enough people are taking advantage of that could be more beneficial in the long run and that is a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Take the Guesswork out of Health Savings Accounts with Interactive HSA
Jul 8, 2020 12:12:14 PM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, Consumer Directed Health, HR Tech, benefits advisors, employee benefits, benefits professionals, health savings account
High deductible health plan. Health savings account. Out-of-pocket expenses.
For many of your employees, the above terms cause immediate confusion, fear, and worry. As a benefits professional, it is your job to alleviate these concerns and help your employees feel more confident when choosing health insurance for the upcoming year.
Why You Need an HSA in your 20s, 30s, and beyond
Jul 2, 2020 12:22:57 PM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, health savings account, hsa, employeebenefits
Health Savings Accounts, commonly known as HSAs, are one of the best kept secrets in employee benefits. If you are enrolled in a high deductible health plan (HDHP), you are likely eligible to enroll in an HSA. Contributing to an HSA enables you to maximize your finances, and each year you go without, you’re leaving potentially thousands of dollars on the table.
How to Build the Right Health Insurance Plans to Satisfy Employees & Meet Employer Needs
Jun 30, 2020 8:48:39 AM / by Picwell posted in Benefits Decision Support, Health Insurance, HR Tech, benefits advisors, employee benefits, benefits professionals
As a benefits professional, one of the most important parts of your job is to design and offer health insurance options that fit your organization’s needs. But, designing the right set of medical plans is always a challenge. Your organization’s goals will differ from those of your employees and on top of that, each and every employee has different preferences, health risks, and budgets.