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Top Benefits for 2023 | New York Benefits Partners

A hot labor market that has seen scores of employees leave their jobs for new and better opportunities has HR and benefits leaders planning to up the ante when it comes to benefits that sway workers to stay. But at the same time, employers also are aware of soaring costs and inflation concerns and are … Continued

5 Lessons to Learn about Learning and Development | New York Benefits Group

Learning and development is a necessary part of life, and it is required for mobility and succession planning at work. Yet, many HR departments fail to implement a complete L&D strategy or they do not even know where to begin. The good news is that most leaders have great intentions. Of the respondents to the … Continued

4 Keys to Better Connecting with Your Customers

Companies of all sizes have been forced to reflect, react to and rapidly analyze the level of impact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having on their business. Oftentimes, these actions are done quickly with limited information and continually changing legislation. Many employers are looking to their insurance broker to help distill and parse this … Continued

Stop – Stay Home – Start Something | NY Benefits Team

We are seeing so many changes to our work, personal, and social life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While these changes can seem daunting and the obstacles they create insurmountable, this can be a time of healthy change. There is always the chance for good to happen when you stop, stay home, and start something. … Continued

Ask the Experts: Federal Survey of Employer Health Plans | New York Benefits Consultants

Question: Our company received a survey from the U.S. Census Bureau asking about the health coverage we offer to employees, how much it costs, etc. Is this an official survey? Do we have to provide the information? Answer: It appears your company has been randomly selected for the federal government’s Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). … Continued

Getting Married? Two Questions You Need to Ask Your Partner (but Probably Haven’t) | Melville Employee Benefits Agency

Getting married is a big leap. And you may be in the midst of a whole lot of planning—from when and where to have the wedding to whom to invite. But planning the wedding and honeymoon is just the start of your life together. As you start planning your future, don’t forget to put a … Continued

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance | NY Benefit Consultants

Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media?  Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or … Continued

Live Well, Work Well Quarterly Newsletter | New York Employee Benefits

Check out our latest quarterly newsletter for the latest news in employee benefits, national health observances, health and wellness, and fun recipes for you and your family!   Click on the image to view the newsletter!

How to Add a Step Child to a Health Insurance Plan | New York Benefit Advisors

The addition of a stepchild to your family brings a variety of rewards and challenges. The task of adding your stepchild to your health insurance should be a relatively easy process. The addition of the stepchild might have occurred after a marriage or with a change in custody. According to Insurance Lawyers, most health insurance … Continued

Ask the Experts: Requiring Cybersecurity Training | New York Benefit Advisors

Question: We are a small company—40 employees. Are there policies we should have in place for cybersecurity? Can we make employee training on cybersecurity mandatory? Answer: Companies of all sizes are smart to be concerned about cybersecurity, especially in light of the recent WannaCry ransomware attack. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks … Continued