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Is it time to switch benefits brokers? Here’s How to Know
When was the last time you considered how well your employee benefits broker was performing? In the intense war for talent that we’re now experiencing across industries, you can’t risk overlooking any aspect of recruitment and retention strategy. Employee benefits are...
How Leaders Can Create an LGBTQ-Inclusive Workplace
A Williams Institute study in 2018 found that 4.5% of the U.S. population self-reported identifying as LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender). The real number is probably much higher, as diversity and inclusion expert Stephanie Huckel’s work suggests as many as...
Is Your Broker Your Brother-In-Law? Reevaluating This Strategic Relationship
One of the main reasons why many companies stay with the same benefits broker year after year is because they have a personal relationship with them. Maybe they're brothers-in-law, golf buddies, or business school friends. There's a good reason for that – connections...
Cash Bonuses Can Make Good Performers Become Top Performers: Here’s How
Businesses are only as good as their best assets. It may sound like a greeting card sentiment, but it’s absolutely the truth. Hiring the right people shouldn’t be your only concern. In any industry, growth and success are only possible when top talent is fully...
Why You Need To Drop These Outdated Recruiting Practices
The U.S. job market has drastically changed in the last decade. We’ve gone from a 10% unemployment rate in October of 2009 to a 3.6% unemployment rate in April of 2019. With more jobs than people to fill them, businesses are struggling to hire. In fact, 36% of small...
Worried About Changing Benefits Brokers? It’s Easier Than You Think
Many companies stay with the same employee benefits broker just because they are afraid that switching will be too difficult. They imagine that changing benefits brokers will entail a lot of paperwork, direct communication with insurance carriers, and major changes to...
Launchways Announces Paycor as Their Newest Strategic Partner
Launchways, a leading provider of human resources, employee benefits, and business insurance solutions today announced that it is taking on Paycor, a comprehensive HR software provider, as its latest strategic partner. As a strategic partner, Paycor will work with...
Launchways Partners with FinTex to Host Panel With Some of the Brightest HR Minds in the Chicago Startup Community
Last week Launchways collaborated with FinTex to host an educational panel which focused on the HR issues startups face as they scale. FinTex is a nonprofit organization which provides local Financial Technology ("fintech") startups with the education and resources...
Why Employee Retention Is Your Best Weapon in the War for Talent
There are many reasons why employee retention is one of the most important considerations for your organization. Among these reasons, which include employee satisfaction and team morale, the biggest reason—or at least the easiest to measure—is cost. And these costs...
How to Structure Executive Compensation to Reward Real Results
Let’s face it: it’s hard to replace great executives in the growing business and startup worlds. No one wants to struggle to constantly fill the same positions over and over again. It’s much better to find great talent and keep it for a long time. However, given the...
Do You Know if Your Benefits Broker is Doing a Good Job? 5 Questions to Ask
An effective employee benefits broker is an extremely useful ally in your HR efforts. Employees fuel business growth and success, so it’s important for growing businesses to take care of their employees' needs in order to attract, retain, and engage the best possible...
High-Impact Executive Compensation Strategies for Fast-Growing Businesses
This article was written by guest author Brandon Auster, Principal Consultant at BEA HR. Acquiring and retaining top executive talent can be one of the biggest challenges faced by early stage and growing businesses. Maintaining a high-impact suite of executive...