The Benefits Workstation: Recent Episodes

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Welcome to The Benefits Workstation, where we talk about employee benefits employers like to offer and employees love to use. Brought to you by Ameritas. We’re in the business of fulfilling lives through insurance, employee benefits & financial services.

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Hear from Todd Cowan, National Sales Director, and Bryan Derheim, Regional Sales Director, and learn how and why Ameritas is considered a thought leader in the individual dental and vision insurance industry. Also, stay up to date with the current conferences and events Ameritas will be attending.

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Generation Z is concerned about their financial future. Growing up during a recession, they are risk-averse and crave security. Listen to this podcast to learn about the financial well-being programs and benefits Gen Z workers desire.

Learn more insights from RainmakerThinking about how employers can support Gen Z employees' desire for financial security.

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Work-life balance and flexibility are key expectations of Generation Z employees. So how can employers provide the flexible perks and benefits Gen Z values most? Listen to this podcast to learn the importance of understanding employees' needs and establishing a supportive culture.

Learn more insights from RainmakerThinking on how employers can create a culture that encourages work-life balance.

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Generation Z job seekers look for supportive leadership, strong work relationships, pay equality and flexible schedules. Listen to this podcast to find out how to attract and engage Gen Z employees by offering the support, perks and benefits they value most.

Learn more insights from Tulgan's research on what Generation Zers are saying about work.

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Voluntary benefits are still the best way to attract and retain employees, but their needs are evolving. Listen to this podcast to find out how to offer voluntary benefits employees will use.

Here's what Mercer says employees are looking for in voluntary benefits.

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Many employees have trouble making ends meet because of high health care costs. Listen to this podcast for tips on how employees can make the most of their benefits and lower out-of-pocket costs.

See Mercer's list of actions employees can take to cut costs.

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Comprehensive employee well-being programs that focus on more than just health are quickly becoming the norm. Listen to this podcast to find out how overall employee well-being affects employee turnover.

Find out more about Mercer's research on the strong connection between employee well-being and turnover.

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Today's new hires may look for a different position within a year or two if the job doesn't help them accomplish their career goals. When applying, younger workers look for benefits and rewards they can enjoy now, such as assistance in repaying student loans.

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Younger employees are looking for experiences that will enhance their career. Attracting and keeping talented workers requires employers to offer appealing rewards and benefits packages that speak to the issues on employees’ minds, such as repaying college loans.

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Today’s new hires may look for a different position within a year or two if the job doesn’t help them accomplish their career goals. In this podcast, Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking and an expert on generational differences, provides ideas on how to hire and keep the brightest and best employees.

For more information about the great generational shift, review this report.

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Younger employees are taking over jobs held by retiring workers. In this podcast, Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking and an expert on generational trends, provides advice to help attract and retain younger, talented workers.

For more information about the great generational shift, review this report.

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By 2020, there could be six different generations of employee groups working together, creating new challenges for employers and managers. In this podcast, Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking and an expert on employment trends, provides tips on how to successfully manage this new workforce.

For more information about how to develop a high-retention culture, read this overview.

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As older employees retire and younger workers step in, a profound change is occurring in employee-employer relationships. In this podcast, Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking and an expert on generational differences, provides tips to help successfully navigate employment changes.

For more information about generational differences, read this article.

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Everyone agrees that employee benefits are a priority, but with shrinking resources, how do you justify the budget? In this podcast, Benz Communications Founder and CEO Jennifer Benz offers tips to help you show the intrinsic value of investing in benefits communication.

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Learn more about employee benefits and well-being at AmeritasInsight.com.

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Benefits communication is a wise investment in resources. So make sure yours pays off. In this podcast, Benz Communications Senior Consultant Lindsay Kohler will go through the 10 key steps to evaluate your communication strategy and stay on track for success.

Want to see how your benefits communication measure up? Take this short 3-minute survey.

Learn more about employee benefits and well-being at AmeritasInsight.com.

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Employee benefits communications are essential to promote any benefits program. And the best way to create effective communications is to have a solid strategy in place. It’s easier than you think. In this podcast, Benz Communications Founder and CEO Jennifer Benz walks us through six simple steps for creating a standout benefits communication strategy that will ensure your programs get the attention they deserve.

For more information, you can download the guide at BenzCommunications.com.

Learn more about employee benefits and well-being at AmeritasInsight.com.

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