Cromwell’s Post

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for benefits reminders! Year-end is here, and with it comes the hustle to help employees tie up their benefits to-dos: ✔️ Spending down FSA balances ✔️ Submitting Dependent Care FSA claims ✔️ Making the most of remaining benefits before the clock strikes midnight on December 31 At FlashBenefits, we know your team is juggling a lot this time of year. That’s why we’re here to take the stress out of communicating these crucial reminders. We specialize in creating custom communications (email, text, postcards, you name it!) and delivering them in as little as 1–2 weeks. The result? Clear, timely, and engaging messages that empower your employees to maximize their benefits while giving your HR team back valuable time. Let’s make this year-end smooth, seamless, and stress-free. Ready to learn more? Comment below or send us a message! #HRlife #EmployeeBenefits #FlashBenefits #BenefitsCommunication #YearEndPrep www.flashbenefits.io

In the changing landscape of employee benefits, it can be hard to keep track of new trends and developments. To help our clients stay up to date, IslerDare recently hosted our Spring 2024 webinar, “What Benefit Plan Professionals Need to Know for 2024,” where we discussed creative voluntary benefit offerings; the latest guidance under SECURE 2.0; enforcement and litigation developments impacting the governance of health plans; ERISA-fying severance benefits; and phantom stock plans.   A full recording of the webinar, along with our materials, are available at https://lnkd.in/eESH2hmu. #EmployeeBenefits #IslerDare #SECUREAct #RetirementPlans #Severance #FiduciaryOversight #PhantomStock #EmployerSponsoredBenefitPlans

This Wednesday, join me online along with Evan Michaelson, CLTC from McGriff and Jessica DePhillips from Ascending 360 as we talk about High Impact, Non-Traditional Benefits. We'll share stories of how these benefits have helped other employers and look at different strategies for benefits. Spoiler Alert: Benefits don’t always need to be cash or its equivalent to be impactful. Join us for fresh ideas and inspiration! https://lnkd.in/gsNVxpi5

A captive model for voluntary benefits is like a bowl of Skittles – a variety of enticing options, very rewarding, and a sweet experience for everyone involved. Learn how employees gain better coverage for less and employers secure an opportunity with total transparency with no downside risk. Plus, with the potential for year-end dividends to be reinvested in benefits programs, this is how you put employees first. https://bit.ly/3WaRFfE #VoluntaryBenefits #CaptiveInsurance #EmployeeBenefits #Group Captive #FinancialTransparency #BeneRe #EmployeeWellness

🌟 One Step at a Time... You'll Get There! 🌟 At CAL Financial, we know every journey starts with a single step—whether you're building a better benefits package for your team or securing peace of mind for your family. 🏆 Just like climbing a mountain, improving employee perks or understanding voluntary benefits may seem overwhelming at first. But don’t worry—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. ✨ One plan at a time. ✨ One goal at a time. ✨ One bright future at a time. With CAL Financial, your journey to enhanced employee benefits is simplified, rewarding, and personalized—because we believe progress, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. 💼 Let’s take that first step together. You’ve got this! 👣 #OneStepAtATime #CALFinancial #BenefitsThatWork #SuccessJourney

Wagestream the innovative employee benefits provider, has just secured a whopping £17.5 million funding boost! This platform, trusted by industry giants like Asda, Bupa, and Burger King is revolutionising the way employees access their earnings, offering flexibility and financial empowerment like never before. With a mission to bridge the financial gap for low and middle-income households, Wagestream's interactive payslip empowers over three million users to take control of their finances, from early salary access to savings on household bills and free debt advice. Wagestream's visionary CEO, Mr. Briffett, is leading the charge in expanding their services, with plans for new offerings including a credit-builder card, AI-powered coaching, and loans tailored for those previously overcharged by credit providers. At Wagestream, it's not just about financial transactions; it's about fostering healthier, more loyal, and more productive teams. As Mr. Briffett rightly puts it, "Healthy teams are loyal, pr With major employers like Bupa, Pizza Express, and the NHS already onboard, Wagestream is poised to make an even greater impact on the financial LINK Skynewsuk.com: https://lnkd.in/eSJQJAgr #EmployeeBenefits #FinancialEmpowerment #WorkplaceWellbeing

NEW CASE STUDY: Plan Sponsor and employer AutoNation partnered with Commonwealth, as part of BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, and with its recordkeeper Voya Financial to provide innovative access to emergency savings to 24,000 workers—leading to $1.5M in savings. Takeaways for plan sponsors: 1️⃣Offering multiple solutions can help meet the wide-ranging needs of a large employee population, including non-wired workers. 2️⃣Leveraging existing relationships with recordkeepers and payroll providers can help employers expand offerings while staying within budget. 3️⃣Communicating with employees frequently, including some bilingual materials, is critical to success. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gW3CbCnp CC: Nancy Weiss Tom Armstrong Gabriel Q. Rubio Claire Chamberlain Nick Maynard Charvi Gandotra Tori Markin #EmployerBenefits #RetirementSavings #WorkplaceSavings #FinancialWellness #FinancialSecurity #WorkplaceBenefits #PlanSponsors #EmergencySavings #ESISavingsImpact

I'm pleased to share Commonwealth's latest case study with AutoNation as part of our work with BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative. It has proven that there are many pathways to build emergency savings. 🎉 This case study also underscores that plan sponsors have a wealth of options within their current suite of benefits to foster the financial security of their employee base. Learn more below: #EmployerBenefits #RetirementSavings #WorkplaceSavings #FinancialWellness #FinancialSecurity #FinancialHealth #WorkplaceBenefits #PlanSponsors #EmergencySavings #ESISavingsImpact

Effective workplace emergency savings benefits take many forms! Learn more in Commonwealth's latest case study with AutoNation, part of BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative. The case study also underscores that plan sponsors have a wealth of options within their current suite of tools to foster the financial security for employees. Learn more below:

I’m a Dad and husband first. That will never change. At Sheridan Benefits, a Patriot Partner Agency, I’m incentivized to become better at both. When an employer takes interest in what matters to their staff, natural growth occurs. Employee benefits aren’t just medical and dental in today’s market. Big ones, yes, but dig deeper as employers and watch how fiercely your team will fight WITH you. If you’re skeptical as an employer, I’m living proof. Let’s talk. #realemployeebenefits