Do you have a plan document? Are you sending out the required notices to your employees, and do they even read or understand them? Are you HIPAA compliant? It's very important to know where your company stands on your compliance obligations.
Episode 3.2: Communicating Your Benefit Plan's Value to Employees
Category: Employee Benefits, Knowledge on the Rocks
Companies spend a lot of time and even more money putting together a valuable benefits plan. Unfortunately, employees still see the annual benefits process as burdensome and problematic. What can employers do to make this process more engaging and ensure employees can see the value in their..
Episode 3.1: Trends vs. Fads in Employee Benefits
Category: Employee Benefits, Knowledge on the Rocks
What is a trend and what is a fad in the world of Employee Benefits? Two of our experts break down some of the hottest current topics and how they can affect your plans. (And guess what? Our experts don't always agree!)
Is your company holding on to outdated workplace rules that might be affecting your ability to attract or retain employees? If you haven't refreshed your policies lately, you may want to reassess items such as dress code, rigid work schedules, telecommuting, and more.
Many companies are adding new trending benefits to attract and retain top talent. How can an employer analyze all of the newest offerings and know what will make the most impact for their employees? Mary Jo Spiekerman, Vice President of Human Resources, discusses some best practices for..
There are times when organizations try and pack a wide array of responsibilities and experience requirements into a job description for a vacant position. There can be significant drawbacks to this such as taking a long time to fill the position or overpaying for unnecessary education or..
Join host David Kruse and his guests as they explore and explain the (believe it or not...) fascinating world of insurance. They'll break down complex concepts and share helpful tips all while sampling the finest beverages Madison, Wisconsin has to offer.
KOTR: The Importance of Crisis Communications During a Cyber Breach
Category: Cyber Liability, Knowledge on the Rocks
Ken Labelle, Cyber Risk Expert with Burns and Wilcox Brokerage, recently sat down with me to discuss why crisis communications is so vital during a cyber breach. You can watch the full interview below, or read on for the transcript.
Episode 1.3: What is the Legal Impact of a Data Breach?
Category: Cyber Liability, Knowledge on the Rocks
Discovering and diagnosing a Data Breach is scary enough as is, but the legal implications of being breached might be even more frightening. What are you required to do? Can you be fined? If so, how much can you be fined? Who should you even turn to for help?
Episode 1.2: Why you Need Forensics IT During a Data Breach
Category: Cyber Liability, Knowledge on the Rocks
What would you do if a message popped up on your computer that said, "Unless you pay $10,000 you'll never see your data again"? Should your internal IT staff attempt to fix the issue? If not, who should your company turn to for help?
