Inside Connect and Simplify, Inc.™: Recent Episodes
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This podcast will be a look inside how The Benefit Companies, Inc. was built and continues to evolve and how what we do translates to what business owners are dealing with. We will introduce you to our team, learn what makes them tick and how they make TBC work so well.
Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers” popularized the idea of it taking around 10,000 hours to become an expert.
That’s a lot of hours to master any given subject! Who has that kind of time?
As a business owner/decision maker that would mean dedicating 10k hours each to payroll and taxes, benefits admin, time-labor management, retirement plan admin and HR to be sure your company is being run correctly in all those areas.
That’s why having a partner who already has the experts saves you time & energy, makes sure you’re in compliance and can give you a peace of mind so you can focus on growing your business.
Listen in to learn more.
Say ________ one more time!
Like - Our processes are fine
Or - We’re compliant
Or - I’ll just do it myself
Or - We’re not sure if it’s right, but it’s how we do it
Or - We’ve always done it that way
Or - We use Quickbooks, spreadsheets, a whiteboard….
All this to say, there is a better way. Save time. Save money. Save energy.
Listen in to learn how.
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So tell me, what’s goin’ on? How many conversations start with, “How are you?” or “How are you doing?” only to get a one-word answer like “good” or “fine”.
When speaking to people there is one thing everyone wants: to be heard.
Take a listen to this episode to learn how to ask a better question to start a conversation, and how Roger has used it to get more info from both clients and prospects. It may not work every time, but it will improve most conversations.
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We have apps for everything in today’s world. But what happens when you’re using the wrong apps for the project? That’s the topic of this episode.
Nothing against Excel and Word, they have their uses. But using them to track PTO requests, timecards, recruiting candidates or employee reviews (just to name a few) is outdated. There is a more efficient way! Learn about automating these processes and a bunch more. Save time, save money, save your sanity.
Tune in to hear more.
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What do CPA’s, doctors and lawyers have in common?
Professionals value their time.
Business owners value their time.
So why does it take so long for some to automate processes?
Tune in to hear more.
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Business owners should be focused on growing their business, not running it.
Having great consultants can save you time and let you focus on the real matter: making your business better.
Leave the HR, retirement plan administration, employee benefits administration, payroll, human capital management and time-labor management to the professionals. It’s like having a “cheat code”.
Save time.
Save money.
Save energy.
Stay compliant.
Stay current.
Tune in to hear more.
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Consultants are special.
Good consultants help you succeed faster.
Great consultants can:
- Save you time
- Save you energy
- Save you money
- Offer opportunities you hadn’t thought of
- Take months or years off of the “completion” date
They are a gift, a resource with connections.
Great consultants are a CHEAT CODE!
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What does a Jim Carey movie and networking meetings have in common? If you follow the movie premise, you might like the results! And the stories are always interesting.
One byproduct of our 50 year history is stories, lots of stories. Here’s a short selection from 2024 that highlights what business owners have on their minds.
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It’s the week of Thanksgiving and most people are thinking about family, food and football. Absolutely celebrate how blessed we are!
But what about evolving, changing, growing and adjusting? Change is inevitable. Every business needs to adjust to thrive and not just survive. Think about how far you've come, and let's hope you haven't peaked just quite yet. Embrace change, technology and the journey.
And for some holiday humor, watch Snoopy and the lawn chair from Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown. Comic genius!
Decisions. Just like every other day of the year people need to make decisions. And to make decisions, you need information.
Business leaders need information to make smart business decisions. We all know that. Having a platform where a lot of that information is stored makes it easier on them, and on the employees they lean on to make these decisions.
Listen in to hear how you can make that happen for your business.
The thing is, HR needs to be in every meeting. Wait. What? Yeah, they do!
Have you ever thought about the role of HR in your business meetings? Take a listen as to how and why HR needs to be involved in all aspects of your business, and how to do so without making them have a seizure or walk out on you.
HR isn’t just about hiring and benefits; they’re essential for fostering collaboration, driving company culture, and ensuring that everyone is aligned with the business goals.
You already know there is a cost of doing business. When does it make sense to hand off administrative duties so you can focus on growing your business? How are labor costs affected? What about providing benefits to your employees and the processes associated with that? And then there are taxes.
All these things (and so many more) play a role in the cost of doing business. Tune in to hear how handing off your administrative tasks can save you both time and money.
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Does open enrollment feel like a fight? It doesn’t have to be that way.
From the business owner, to the admin staff to the employees, the process shouldn’t be that much of a struggle. If it is for you and your team, we need to have a conversation.
Listen in as Roger walks through how we may be able to help make your open enrollment season less painful.
Let’s face it, the classic 9 to 5 grind is a thing of the past. Nowadays, business owners and key personnel find themselves emailing in the middle of the night or working weekends just to keep up with the demands of their jobs. It’s like we’ve entered this never-ending cycle where work seeps into every corner of our lives, leaving little room for downtime or relaxation.
But, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin, there’s a way to reclaim your time: Enter Connect & Simplify! This amazing tool is designed to streamline your workload and help you regain that precious work-life balance. With its user-friendly features, you can automate tasks, manage projects more efficiently, and finally take back those late nights and weekends for yourself. So why continue the cycle of late-night emails when you can simplify your processes and enjoy more time doing what you love? Imagine wrapping up your workday knowing you have a plan in place that actually frees up time for yourself! Let’s make that dream a reality!
Fall is right around the corner. That means year end is closer than we realize, too. Are you looking ahead and planning ahead, or are you in survival mode?
Consider thinking ahead and having all your admin tasks under one roof, including payroll, time labor management, benefits admin, HR and retirement plan administration. Using an integrated system saves time and money.
There is no perfect time to switch vendors, but the sooner we have a conversation, the faster you gain insight in to the areas of your admin that may need a revamp. Now is the perfect time to get started!
Interested in learning more about how we can help?
Visit our website or give us a call.
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Open Enrollment – it’s getting to be that time. Open enrollment has a ton of moving parts and is getting more complex. There are new rules and regulations. The process from the carrier side is changing. Get a head start and hear what some of your options could be. Open enrollment can be fixed and we have the tools and team to help.
Interested in learning more about how we can help? Visit our website or give us a call.
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Back in January, we did a podcast off of a Google search of “Why does open enrollment suck?” Here we are months later and open enrollment is right around the corner. Are you ready?
Taking a painful process that typically takes place at year end where there is already heavier than usual workloads and making the open enrollment process easier for everyone involved allows them to get other work done - with a lot less stress.
Reduce errors, missing data and manual processes with Connect & Simplify’s benefits enrollment system. Open enrollment can be fixed!
Listen in for more details!
Open enrollment can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be. Move from a labor intensive, manual process to an automated process that all of your team will embrace.
Fewer mistakes, streamlined processes and an easy to follow roadmap for employees will change the way you do open enrollment! Custom tailored to your business, not an off the shelf solution makes Connect & Simplify’s benefits enrollment system different. All this plus an experienced, hands-on service team and account executive always here to help.
Open enrollment can be fixed. Listen in for more details!
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If your technology isn’t advancing and growing with you, then you’re not giving your employees and your company tools to succeed. Our tech partner UKG has once again been named industry leader. Having the top tech AND a service partner who truly cares about your business will not only save your company time and money, but will set you up for success now and into the future.
Interested in learning more about how we can help you focus on growing your business? Visit our website or give us a call. We’re here to help!
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Making changes. No one really likes it, but there are times when it's necessary.
The excuses of 'let's talk in 6 months' or 'call me after year end' or every other excuse sales people hear just don't cut it. You're no closer to improving your position and putting your company in a position to grow – you may just be putting your company at risk.
Take a listen to our latest podcast to find out why procrastinating or keeping things status quo may be doing you and your company more harm than you think.
Interested in learning more about how we can help you get back to focusing on growing your business? Visit our website or give us a call. We’re here to help!
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As a business owner, HR professional or C-Suite executive you may be doing things that you didn’t necessarily “sign up for” when you started down the track you’re on, like keeping up with the latest rules, regulations, paperwork, etc.
Having a partner that can take those things off your plate frees up your time, and your life, to concentrate on growing your business and taking care of your people. Listen in to see how we can help you get back to focusing on growing your business.
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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You’re at Point A. You want to be at Point B. How do you get your business there? Payroll, paid time off, applicant tracking, recruiting, hiring, on boarding, compensation, time-labor management, benefits enrollment, retirement plan administration, audit reports…are you where you want to be in these areas? Are you where you NEED to be? By the way, that’s not the exhaustive list. If you’ve got gaps in any of these areas, we need to talk! We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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As a business owner or decision maker, cost can be a driving factor in a lot of decisions. But when does it make sense to hire professionals instead of trying to do it all yourself? That’s the topic of this episode. Sometimes it makes sense to do things yourself, but at some point it makes more sense to hand off certain areas of the business to trained professionals who specialize in those areas. Time vs Money. What’s your choice?
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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Ever wish that you could see into the future? Wouldn’t it be great to see what’s coming? None of us can predict the future, but….
We can do a couple of things that make it seem like we have our finger on the pulse of what’s coming next. Tune in to hear how technology and our experience can help set your business up for success, now and into the future. We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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Business owners are passionate about the product, service, work they do and the people they help. They may be an expert in a particular area or discipline. That doesn’t always translate to being an expert in running the business. And that’s ok. We have a team of experts that are ready to help with all the back-end admin tasks of running the business so you, as an owner, can focus on growing your business. We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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HR is still the key! It’s a recurring theme that we hear when we meet with business owners. From the small business with no HR person to larger companies with a full HR team, HR is the key to making your business run smoothly. Let's uncover why business owners keep coming back to discuss all things HR. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation.
And we can help with that! Get ready to unlock the secrets behind putting your people first and watch your business thrive! Whether it’s as simple as a handbook makeover or a full blown HR software solution, we have the tools that can help you focus more on growing your business.
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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We’re celebrating 50 years in business, and it’s a big deal! There have been many companies like Blockbuster and Polaroid, who failed to innovate and didn’t last. That cannot be said for The Benefit Companies and Connect & Simplify. Tune in to hear how we’ve continued to move forward in the ever-changing world, and what that means for our clients. We want them to celebrate just like we are this year. Having the right partner can help a business owner focus on growing their business and not on the back-end administrative tasks that need to be done.
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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In this episode, Roger tackles the struggles business owners face from cumbersome administrative tasks to navigating the complexities of today's workforce. We understand that running a business is more than just delivering products or services; it's about managing a myriad of behind-the-scenes operations that can detract from your core mission.
Discover how our integrated HCM platform can revolutionize the way you manage HR, payroll, and benefits, freeing up your time to focus on what truly matters. Hear how modern technology can resolve traditional pain points, streamline processes, and empower your team. Plus, we discuss the importance of personalized service and tailored solutions in today's diverse and ever-changing business landscape.
Tune in as we explore strategies to eliminate the chaos, reduce manual labor, and give you your life back. Start your journey towards creating a more efficient, compliant, and harmonious workplace.
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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We all know there is a cost of doing business, but what is the emotional cost of doing business? Business owners have a set of emotions. Employees have a set of emotions. Getting the best out of everyone is how a business can succeed and stay successful. What does that look like? Tune in to hear Roger discuss how equipping your employees with the right stuff can help keep your business moving in the right direction, and keep your key employees from jumping ship.
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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What does "Get Your Life Back" mean to you? Time. We never seem to have enough of it. This week Roger discusses how you can gain time back in your life by using the industry leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and partnering with a team of specialists that care about your business like you do. No vendor mixing and matching, no call center queues for what feels like days. Real people that you can speak with and top of the line tech to do the work. Get your life back and gain time back in your life for the things you want to do!
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
Martin Cooper? Not a household name, but he changed the world. How? Roger discusses Martin’s contribution to technology and how tech is constantly changing. What does that have to do with us? Tune in to hear how our human capital management (HCM) platform is always changing and improving, and how we can help your company’s administrative processes improve with best-in-class technology. Keep your company growing and evolving by connecting and simplifying with us!
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
We start off 2024 with a discussion on open enrollment. Why is it so painful? Roger talks about his research on the topic, what the perspective looks like from the broker’s side, what the pain points are from the admin side and why we can make a difference in all of it. Tune in to hear how open enrollment doesn’t have to be so painful or make you want to throw up – yes, it’s in this episode!
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
122=Episode #144! We STILL Do All the Things - The 2023 Recap
Join Roger as he recaps 2023’s podcasts and how we really do all the things - and we have the podcasts to back it up. What started out as a new way to educate our clients in the middle of the 2020 pandemic has blossomed into 2 ½ years and 144 episodes of information and education – so there’s a little bit more math.
Take a listen and see what you may have missed and learn something new. We STILL do all the things and are looking forward to another year of podcasts to continue sharing the information and education your business needs to know to grow and succeed.
We STILL do all the things, let’s grow together!
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HR professionals need to know about a lot of things. They are kind of like a Swiss Army Knife when it comes to keeping a business running smoothly. Having said that, Roger discusses the top 10 things HR needs to know about retirement plans and how to respond to the questions they may be asked. Wondering how to handle those teammate inquiries? 😅💬 Don't worry! We're here to help you confidently respond without giving investment advice. 🚫💼 Just follow our expert tips on communication skills whether it's about eligibility, contributions, or vesting, we've got you covered. The information comes from one of our teammates who has presented hundreds of presentations over the years and the questions that get asked most frequently. Listen in to learn a few tips and tricks.
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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Have you found what you're looking for? It’s not just about a U2 song…
Tired of drowning in administrative tasks and/or clunky processes? What are you looking to solve? Where have you looked? How will you solve this? We understand the struggle as Roger recalls several conversations he’s had recently. From soup to nuts, there are problems to be solved and pain points to be eased.
What exactly are you hoping to solve with your administrative tasks? Have you explored all avenues in your search? From online research to seeking advice from colleagues, let us know where you've looked so far. We might have a few hidden treasures up our sleeves!
Share your challenges and your biggest pain points and we'll design a customized solution for your business. Say goodbye to manual payroll headaches, tedious onboarding processes, and complicated benefit and retirement plans. Our cutting-edge HCM (human capital management) technology has got it covered!
We do all the things, let’s grow together!
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It's that time of the year again - Annual enrollment! Perception vs. reality... what's the truth? Before you jump to conclusions, tune in as Roger discusses the process and the perception vs. the reality. What do employees think? What does your admin team think?
“Annual enrollment is a nightmare!” “So many confusing forms and complicated choices!” “So much paperwork!” “Too many carriers to deal with!” That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Technology is key in simplifying the admin process and providing a seamless experience for your employees. A streamlined process makes it a breeze for employees to navigate through the entire enrollment journey. Say goodbye to piles of paperwork, and hello to online ease and efficiency!
Let's work together to create a benefits experience that works for everyone! We do all the things, let’s keep growing together!
Welcome to our menu of possibilities! Roger discusses how our products and services are very much like a menu that you are in control of “ordering” from. Whether it's a specific problem you need solved or a unique request, we work closely together as partners to make it happen. Think of us as your trusted culinary team, always cooking up consistent, reliable results. And we're as flexible as a yoga instructor doing the splits on a trampoline! So go ahead, pick and choose what you need from our menu!
We do all the things, let’s keep growing together!
We're back from the 2023 SHRM Conference, and boy, did we have a blast! We had the honor of not only being an exhibitor, but also as a featured presenter on the hot topic everyone's buzzing about: Secure Act 2.0. We had the conversations of HR challenges, industry trends, a group chat that surpassed our expectations and everything in between.
One thing we know is that where you get your information matters. Retirement planning has gotten even more challenging, and we have the specialists who can dive into it with you. We do all the things, let’s keep growing together!
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With new laws and adjustments to legislation, how does a business owner stay compliant? Since 2020, we’ve seen a barrage of adjustments and laws that can make a business owner’s head spin. What do these changes mean, how do they implement them and what actually applies to their company? That is the topic that Roger discusses in this episode. We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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What do retirement plan law and a Roomba have in common? Roger talks about the Wisconsin SHRM conference in this episode and our expanded role at this year’s conference. From being an exhibiter to a presenter and follow up webinars, we have SHRM covered. How does the Roomba fit in? Listen in to find out. We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Roger is joined by payroll specialist, Barbara Schnoll, to discuss payroll for small businesses in this episode. Who is considered a small business? Barb will give her definition. Tune in to hear about the challenges small businesses face with regard to payroll, staying compliant, law changes when growing, multiple schedules, pay dates, evolving technology hurdles and so much more! If you own or administrate a small business, you don’t want to miss this episode!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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In this podcast, Roger talks about how he’s been hearing from business owners the common theme of “I don’t know what I don’t know”, and how we can help fill in some of the gaps and ease some of the pain points. Hear about the process we go through to make sure it’s a win-win situation for both the client and us as we partner together. Need to improve processes, stay compliant and focus on growing your business instead of the backend admin tasks? Take a listen and take it up a level!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Where do you get your legislative information? As a business owner, do you want to read through hundreds of pages of legislation or would you rather focus on running your business? Our teams read the latest legislative updates that impact our HR, payroll, benefits and retirement plan clients so they don’t have to. Just take a look at Secure ACT 2.0 as an example. These changes impact retirement plans as well as HR and payroll functions. Find out how we can help take the burden of understanding the impact of legislation on your company and allow you to focus on running your business.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Life Insurance plan reviews? Yes, they should be done, and in this episode Roger is joined by Marty Dooley to discuss why you should be reviewing your life insurance plan on a regular basis like many other contracts and documents.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Talkin’ ‘bout The Generations. In this episode, Roger talks about the multigenerational workforce and how they differ from each other. What drives each generation? How do you connect with them as an employer, and have a cohesive team? Tune in to hear more on to grow your business.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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What does a line from Ted Lasso and our discovery process have in common? Roger provides the answer to this question in this episode. What is our discovery process and why is it important for us and for you as a business owner/decision maker? Be curious and listen in.
Roger is joined by special guest Marty Dooley, Founding Principal of Highland Capital Brokerage, to discuss how a business owner might be able to expand the benefit offerings to their key people and have a win-win outcome for both. Tune in to learn how expanding your benefit offerings may help you keep your key employees happy and keep them with you instead of jumping ship.
How does the financial stress your employees have affect your company’s bottom line? Roger is joined by Paul to discuss how businesses must evolve in order to stay afloat. Hear how employee stress is causing productivity loss and impacting the profitability of companies. How can we maintain a workforce that is focused on the job where there is this stress? Tune in to hear about several solutions!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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In the last episode, Roger discussed a way to make paying your work comp premium process easier, more accurate and budget friendly. In this episode he delves into the insuring your business properly. Your business could be at risk for things you haven’t thought of. There is no a cookie cutter solution for business insurance. Listen in to hear why you should connect with us to get a solution that fits your business.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Roger talks about the current workers’ compensation process, and how it’s not user friendly or budget friendly for the average employer. However, there is a way to make paying your work comp premium process easier, more accurate and budget friendly. Tune in to hear about a more efficient option if you’re paying work comp premiums.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Roger is once again joined by industry veteran Paul to discuss how to vet a 401(k) provider. Listen in to hear what to look for in a 401(k) provider and a path to follow as Paul walks through the process, as well as what sets us apart as the top 401(k) provider in Wisconsin. Whether you currently have a 401(k) plan in place or are considering adding one in, this podcast is a can’t miss episode.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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This week Roger discusses liability, and who can be on the hook for what. If you are a business owner and a parent or family member, you’re going to want to tune this one in. Social media posts? Yes, you could be liable. Retirement plan? Yes, you could be liable. HR professional? Yes, you could be liable. Part of a committee? Yes, you could be liable. Listen in and learn how you can turn the tables on liability.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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This week Roger is joined by Paul and Sarah to introduce our new partner, Latitude Retirement. Learn about our relationship with Latitude. Hear how this relationship can help improve your retirement plan overall, help business owners with tax savings, help with audits, reducing liability and so much more! You don’t want to miss this episode!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Roger Fuerstenau and Paul Dowd discuss the SECURE 2.0 Act and the dozens of changes that it brings for 2023, 2024 and beyond. What is the goal of this act? What impact is there to your business and your retirement plan? Tune in and learn about the 400+ pages of how this act affects your retirement plan now and into the future. You don’t want to miss it!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Have you visited our website? This week Roger takes a virtual tour through our site so you can find the information you’re looking for. He’ll provide some details on Human Capital Management, why to choose us, our Google reviews, as well as what sets us apart in the industry. Tune in and take the tour with us!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Southwest Airlines and their antiquated technology - yikes! This week Roger dives into the debacle that Southwest experienced because they rely on outdated technology and processes. Why is it important to have a current scheduling system? Listen in and hear how our advanced scheduling module can make life easier for your business, and not put your staff and customers in the same boat as Southwest did to theirs.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Our clients say it better than we can! This week Roger discusses our 5-star rating on Google and shares some of the reviews our clients have written with you. What separates us from our competition? Tune in and hear why our clients love us and why you should move your administrative tasks like payroll, benefits administration, retirement plan administration, HR and time-labor management to us. And that’s just a few of the things we do.
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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Tune in to hear Roger discuss our team of experts that can help keep your admin boat afloat in any kind of weather. Hear how our service model is like no other and how our team can help ease your admin pain points. Our tech partner combined with our service model lets you focus on growing your business. Listen in to find out more!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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So Twitter lost its entire payroll department and the Twitter-verse says, ‘What’s the big deal?’ This week Roger discusses why this is a big deal, and not just for a company the size of Twitter. If your payroll team all left today, what would you do? Payroll subject matter experts are NOT a dime a dozen, as tweeters think. We have a whole team of experts that can help keep your payroll boat afloat in any kind of weather. Listen in to find out more!
We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!
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In this episode Roger discusses why price isn’t always the main factor when it comes to making business decisions. Hear how service can trump price as the deciding factor when it comes to your business administration needs. Our HCM (Human Capital Management) and our service model can help you save money and increase your bottom line. Listen in to hear how!
Tune in to hear how having the right Human Capital Management (HCM) system helps keep your data accurate and efficient, and can help you make better business decisions. Roger shares why you need to have a customized HCM solution that can help your HR, payroll and management teams make good decisions and plan strategies that will grow your business in this week’s episode. You don’t want to miss it!
We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
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This week Roger recaps what he encountered at this year’s SHRM conference. Hear how in a world of ever-changing technology, how much actually has not changed when it comes to HR professionals’ pain points. Take a listen and find out how we can help ease these pain points and get your team more efficient and focused on what they do best. Our clients are happily sharing their success stories and our Google reviews are proof. Take a listen if your HR team needs some pain relief.
We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
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This week Roger recaps what he encountered at this year’s SHRM conference. Hear how in a world of ever-changing technology, how much actually has not changed when it comes to HR professionals’ pain points. Take a listen and find out how we can help ease these pain points and get your team more efficient and focused on what they do best. Our clients are happily sharing their success stories and our Google reviews are proof. Take a listen if your HR team needs some pain relief.
We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
Roger is joined by Paul this week to continue their conversation about retirement plans. In a previous episode they discussed the benefits of starting a plan if your company doesn’t have one. This week they discuss how we can help if you currently have a plan in place, areas and pitfalls to be aware of, and how to get the most out of your existing plan.
We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
This week Roger reveals the top 10 reasons converting to our HCM platform is the best move you could make for your company. Want to get more efficient? Listen in. Want to have a system that grows as your company grows? Listen in. Need custom reporting? Listen in. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Tune in to hear the top 10, but there’s even more. We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger reveals the top 10 reasons converting to our HCM platform is the best move you could make for your company. Want to get more efficient? Listen in. Want to have a system that grows as your company grows? Listen in. Need custom reporting? Listen in. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Tune in to hear the top 10, but there’s even more. We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger revisits a popular topic and shares why now is the time to start the conversation of looking into replacing your payroll vendor. Tune into this week’s episode to hear why it’s better to start your search early, even if the changes are out several months. We do all the things and our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
How do you find us? Roger tackles that question in 2 ways this week - how do you get connected with us and then how do our clients find partnering with us. Our track record speaks for itself. Tune in to hear what makes us stand out in the industry and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow and get efficient!
How do you find us? Roger tackles that question in 2 ways this week - how do you get connected with us and then how do our clients find partnering with us. Our track record speaks for itself. Tune in to hear what makes us stand out in the industry and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow and get efficient!
Want to control risk? Then you better have a company handbook. Roger discusses a recent meeting where our director of BenHR talked about the importance of having a handbook, the uses it provides, and the legal risk it can mitigate. Listen in to hear about some of the policies that be defined, and our processes for helping those without a handbook as well as those looking to improve or update the one they have.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Want to control risk? Then you better have a company handbook. Roger discusses a recent meeting where our director of BenHR talked about the importance of having a handbook, the uses it provides, and the legal risk it can mitigate. Listen in to hear about some of the policies that be defined, and our processes for helping those without a handbook as well as those looking to improve or update the one they have.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Roger is joined by our newest teammate, Paul Dowd this week. Learn about why your company should have a retirement plan if you don’t already have one in place. When is the right time to add one? Do you want to keep top employees? What are some of the benefits? Get the answers to these questions and so much more by tuning in to this week’s episode.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Roger is joined by our newest teammate, Paul Dowd this week. Learn about why your company should have a retirement plan if you don’t already have one in place. When is the right time to add one? Do you want to keep top employees? What are some of the benefits? Get the answers to these questions and so much more by tuning in to this week’s episode.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger shares what we’ve been hearing and seeing about why companies are leaving their well known, big name brand payroll vendors. How do we do things differently? Listen in and hear what makes us stand out in the payroll and human capital management (HCM) space, and how you can get your business more efficient.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
What should it cost a small business to have their payroll done? Roger digs into the costs associated with payroll this week. Tune in to hear about the different methods of calculating the cost, what you get for that cost, the service that goes along with that cost and what makes us different when it comes to payroll – and all the things we do.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Not happy with your payroll vendor? Thinking about making a change but aren’t sure about timing? Now is the perfect time to move your payroll to us! That is this week’s subject, as Roger discusses the benefits of moving your payroll to us and why this is the right time to do so. Tune in to hear about our processes, our phenomenal support team and how doing our homework beforehand makes sure our solution is a good fit for both sides.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Almost any size company can benefit from using a human capital management (HCM) system. This week Roger talks about how most companies can benefit from using an HCM system, both in efficiency and the bottom line. Hear how one company with just 25 employees has benefited from using our HCM system.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
How do you, as an HR professional, communicate your admin system’s limitations and the capabilities of available systems in the marketplace? This is the topic Roger discusses this week as he looks at how HR professionals, by thinking more like a CFO, can discuss with their superiors how to improve admin processes like HR, time labor management, payroll, retirement and benefit plans. Need more efficiency? Want a better bottom line? Need updates to your admin tech? Start thinking like a CFO. Our human capital management (HCM) can help your team and your bottom line.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
How important is it that your vendor for admin tasks like payroll, HR, time labor management, employee benefits, retirement plans and human capital management stays current? We’ve heard it’s a big deal! Tune in as Roger discusses the importance of having a system that stays up-to-date. Learn how our tech, our processes and our service model set us apart from the rest.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
Do good company reviews really matter? This week Roger delves into that question. While they may play a role in your decision-making process, it’s important to do your homework and research a company before making a decision on a human capital management (HCM) system. Learn how our processes and service model set us apart from the rest.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
We do all the things. Our subject matter specialists are ready to help your business grow!
We have reached episode 100! Have you heard the term “Keeping It 100”? Roger discusses this term and how it applies to us: our leadership, teams, team mates, service and HCM platform. Tune in to hear what makes us stand apart in the industry and how we can help your business.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
How is your company doing? If your answer is “I’m fine”, you’ll want to listen in to what Roger has to share this week. “I’m fine” usually doesn’t mean what we think it does. Do you have administrative tasks that could use a change? Receiving service that doesn’t quite meet your expectations? Tech tools not always playing nice? Tune in to hear how we may have solutions to your “I’m really not fine” pain points.
Insource Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
In the last part of this 4-part series, Roger discusses how implementing a human capital management system (HCM) can help improve your company’s worth as it pertains to the current rise of inflation. Investing in the tools to help your employees saves you money, helps them succeed and gives you the peace of mind to grow your company.
Let us help you grow your company’s value by insourcing Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger continues looking at ways we can help grow your company’s worth. Using our tech and service to improve your administrative tasks gives your employees the tools and time to improve your bottom line. Let us help you grow your company’s value by insourcing Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Working with the right partner can grow and increase the value of your business. Roger shares a real world story of how a business owner who has partnered with us has seen his company take off over the past 2 years. We’ve taken the administrative tasks of payroll, HR, business insurance, workers comp and soon employee benefits off his plate, so he can concentrate on growing his business. And it’s booming! It’s been a great partnership for both sides.
Let us help you grow your company’s value by insourcing Connect & Simplify™ and The Benefit Companies™.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
What is your company really worth? Want to add additional $$ to your valuation? Roger discusses how your company’s value is not only how well you produce your product or service, it’s also how well the administration is running. A single sign-on human capital management (HCM) platform can help your company become more efficient, increase continuity and productivity from your administrative team, and improve your company’s ROI. Contact us to learn how we can help increase your company’s value.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Are you settling for mediocre? This week Roger discusses how some business owners are settling for less than what they ought to have. Cheaper, faster “solutions” often fall short. Why settle for less efficiency, less capabilities, less service and fewer options? Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things.
Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow! Contact us to learn how we can help relieve your business pain points.
“I didn’t know you did that.” That’s a statement that Roger never wants to hear from a client and in this week’s episode he’ll tell you why. Payroll, check. HR services, check. Employee benefits, check. Retirement plans, check. Time labor management, check, business insurance and workers comp, check. Human capital management (HCM), check. And these are just a few of the things we do. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things.
Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Roger delves into how we, Connect & Simplify™, are the best payroll vendor for Wisconsin-based companies with 50-500 employees. If you fall in that category, you don’t want to miss this episode. Not in that category? No problem, listen in anyway, you’ll find that we offer a multitude of solutions for payroll and so much more.
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Roger shares another story of a call he received last week from a person whose payroll vendor (Paychex) just can’t seem to get their payroll right. Roger researched Paychex reviews and found some interesting information. Hear him compare them to our Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Connect & Simplify™, and how we flourish where they fall short. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger shares a recent story of a client whose payroll vendor (ADP) pushed out an update that made their system “unusable”. Roger did some digging into the major payroll vendors and their reported problems, and shares his findings here. Now that same client is looking to make a change. Our Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Connect & Simplify™, is the right solution for that client and could be for your company, too. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Using QuickBooks for your payroll? Roger discusses why our Connect & Simplify™ platform offers so much more and how QuickBooks could be limiting your business’s growth and potential. The ROI you’ll gain and the minimal costs of migration should definitely make you think about using Connect & Simplify™ for your payroll, HR, benefits and/or retirement administration. And those are just a few of the things QuickBooks can’t do. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger is joined by Subject Matter Expert Kim Drezdzon to discuss human resources, and in particular, HR compliance and how our BenHR™ team helps our clients. Whether you need a full HR team or just a project or two, BenHR™ can help solve your human resources pain points. Regulations and laws? Our team can help you stay compliant with ever-changing employment laws. We’ve got your HR compliance covered. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our HR subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger is joined once again by Subject Matter Expert Tim Pachowitz to discuss health insurance. What types of health insurance plans are there? What do you do if you need a health insurance plan for your company? Are you looking to make a change to your health insurance plan? Listen in to hear what we do and how The Benefit Companies, Inc.™ and Connect & Simplify™ can help solve your health insurance pain points. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Why is Human Capital Management important for your Wisconsin-based, 50-500 employee count company? This week Roger delves into this topic of why, and how Connect & Simplify™ can help solve multiple pain points with payroll, HR, benefits administration, retirement administration, time-labor management and more. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger goes over the top 10 reasons to replace your payroll vendor and the top 10 reasons choosing Connect & Simplify™ can help ease these payroll pain points. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Subject Matter Expert Neil Decker joins Roger this week to discuss retirement benefits. Listen in and learn about employee retirement plans, retirement planning, recordkeeping, compliance and so much more!
Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Subject Matter Expert Barb Schnoll joins Roger this week to dig into all things time and attendance. Learn about time and attendance benefits, tracking time and attendance, time management software and how time-labor management can work cohesively with payroll using our human capital management system. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week Roger sits down with Subject Matter Expert Tim Pachowitz to discuss voluntary benefits. Hear how you, as a business owner, can offer more to your employees by offering voluntary benefits. Learn the difference between voluntary benefits vs. core benefits, what can be offered and how we can help you set up your voluntary benefits offerings. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Roger talks about a theme we’ve been hearing a lot lately: our clients and prospects are facing the retirement of one of their key people, and they need a new, insourced solution for their human resources, payroll, benefits administration and/or retirement plan administration. Tune in to hear how we can help with any or all of these, and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are here to help keep your business running smoothly when your expert is retiring!
This week Roger challenges business leaders to change their mindset when it comes to the company’s annual budget. Listen in to hear how ROI (return on investment) vs. cost is a different mindset and how we can help you make the right choices when it comes to choosing the right payroll vendor, time-labor management, benefits administration, retirement plan administration and HR services. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Roger recounts a conversation with a client and their reluctance to convert to a different payroll vendor. Hear how our conversion process is efficient and how we try to make it as pain free as possible. Save your business and employees frustration. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
This week, Roger digs into the RFP (request for proposal) process. Learn how turning to a consultant to start your search for a new payroll, benefits, applicant tracking or HCM (human capital management) vendor can save you time and likely money, too. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Rise and shine business leaders! The challenge is on. Roger kicks off 2022 by challenging business leaders to lead by example, remember their purpose, provide their teams with the tools to succeed and grow their business. He also reminds our listeners of our previous two podcast series on human capital management (HCM) systems and payroll systems. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Roger and Kathy finish our payroll landscape series this week by giving an overview of the current payroll marketplace. They will explain the differences of regional/local payroll vendors, online payroll providers and big box payroll vendors. Hear about some of the standard and hidden costs when you are looking for a payroll provider. When is the best time to make a payroll vendor move? Tune in to hear what makes us different, and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
As we take the time in between the holidays, Roger shares some exciting news – we are rebranding! Tune in to hear about the exciting changes coming in the near future for Connect & Simplify. We will have a new look, but our service model will stay the same – our clients are the most important thing to us. We do all the things, and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!
Roger and Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., discuss three payroll landmines this week.
- Does your payroll vendor understand the local area that you’re doing business? State laws and taxes are complex – make sure your vendor understands the areas that you have employees in.
- Where does the funding come from? Make sure you understand how your money is being used.
- Service – you get what you pay for. Make sure you’re working with dedicated experts, and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.
Roger and Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., discuss payroll this week. Do you do your payroll in-house, is it done by your accountant, or are you unhappy with your current payroll provider? What about payroll taxes? Tune in to hear when it’s time to turn your payroll over to our payroll experts. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.
Roger is joined by Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., again this week for part 3 of our HCM (human capital management) series. Who are the top players in the HCM marketplace? How do they price their products, services and what hidden costs should you look for? When is the best time to change vendors for continuity and ease of transition? Tune in to hear the answers. Our system does all the things - and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.
Roger is joined by Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., again this week for part 2 of our HCM (human capital management) series. Kathy breaks down the fundamentals of our HCM (human capital management) services and software. What is it, what does it do, and what are the services we provide? Hear how our system ties all the pieces of HR, payroll, time-labor management, employee benefits, retirement planning and ACA compliance together. Our system does all the things, and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.
This week Roger is joined by Kathy Tunney, our Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc. Kathy breaks down the fundamentals of employee benefits, retirement plans, payroll, time-labor management, HR services, ACA compliance and business insurance. Listen in to hear how The Benefit Companies got started, where we are at now, and how we plan to continue into the future. Hear how our HCM (human capital management) system does all the things and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.
Does each client deserve the same amount of respect? Does each client deserve the same amount of service?
This week Roger discusses these two topics, and how we address them at The Benefit Companies. Listen in to hear how our service model is geared toward win-win solutions for both our clients and us.
This week Roger shares a few stories of conversations he’s had about how companies track important data, and how our fully loaded HCM system can make all the difference when it comes to tracking HR forms, benefits enrollments, retirement plan enrollments, hire dates, anniversaries, licensing requirements, time off, renewals and so much more. Excel and whiteboard systems need a serious upgrade, and we have what you need. Listen in to hear more.
We do all the things. This week Roger talks about how can be your “one-stop shop” for payroll, time-labor management, human resources, employee benefits, retirement plans, ACA compliance, workers’ compensation, business insurance, personal insurance and individual retirement planning. No one else does what we do. Whether you have one need or multiple needs, we can help ease the pain and “do all the things”.
HR professionals are struggling. This week Roger talks about how HR teams are not getting what they need to do their jobs efficiently from technology, to service to expertise from their partners. That’s where we come in. Our HCM (human capital management) platform integrates multiple silos into one easy to use system, making HR professionals more efficient – and for those companies that don’t have a dedicated HR team, we can do that, too. We do all the things. Tune in to hear more!
The results are in. HR professionals are taking a beating, are overworked, drowning in paper and looking for help. This week Roger shares some of the conversations he had with HR professionals at last week’s SHRM conference (Society for Human Resource Management). Listen in to hear the conclusions to his research and how we can help your team with these pain points.
This week Roger is off to the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Conference. He couldn’t be happier to be able to see and speak with HR professionals face to face again at this year’s conference. He discusses staffing pain points HR professionals are facing, and how we have the solutions that can ease those pains. Onboarding, recruiting, benefits enrollment, reviews and compensation are all parts of our HR module in our HCM (Human Capital Management) system. Listen in to hear more.
This week Roger discusses our team. More than that, he talks about all of our teams. The Benefit Companies is a team made up of smaller teams, like many businesses. Tune in to hear what makes us unique in how we solve clients’ pain, provide flexible, reliable and outstanding service as well as provide industry-leading technology. All this to help your business succeed, as we become part of your team. You don’t want to miss it!
Timing really is everything! This week Roger tells of how a meeting five years ago, turned into a signed contract just last week. Listen in to hear how meeting someone years ago, having the right service model, having a menu of services to provide and the subject matter experts to support those services, referrals and patience can indeed pay off. You don’t want to miss this one!
This week Roger takes a look at the options in the administrative vendors and HCM (Human Capital Management) marketplace. Components include recruiting, applicant tracking, on-boarding, HR management, benefits administration, performance/talent management, time-labor management and payroll services. Listen in to hear what he's discovered.
How do you get your teams to communicate? You’d be surprised but…put them on a sailboat and make them steer.
Listen in as Tim Dittloff of Full Sail Leadership Academy explains how working together to navigate a sailboat translates to steering a company, management team or a department.
What’s Your Problem? This week Roger talks about how we can help fix your problems and the questions we ask to get the information that is needed to help your business be successful. Hear what makes us different in a world of “problem solvers”. Also, Roger will give a preview of how our podcast will be changing in the near future. You’ll want to tune in!
This week special guest Michael Haas joins the show. Giving back to the community is a way of life for him, but it didn’t start out that way. Tune in to hear his encouraging and uplifting story, and learn of ways you can give back and help the community.
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This week Roger discusses some of the fears that business professionals come up against and how we, Connect & Simplify, Inc.™ and The Benefit Companies, Inc.™ can help ease those fears and relieve some of your business pain points.
Running a school IS running a business. Roger is joined by School Administrator Albert Amling who shares how making adjustments to your business plan during COVID-19 really revolves around taking care of your customers.
This week Roger goes over how we are not normal. By integrating so many disciplines under one roof and with the technology we have, we distinguish ourselves as a unique provider for your business.
This week Roger discusses how time is money. Learn how we can help you reduce pain points, get more efficient, gain time back in your day and give you the time to focus on growing your business.
Roger is joined by Terry Rowinski, President of Health Payment Systems this week. Hear how Terry got started at HPS, how HPS simplifies the process of healthcare billing and how fixing this process is benefiting the employee, employer, the provider and the community at large.
Join Roger as he goes a bit deeper on the HR module of our industry leading human capital management system, Connect & Simplify Inc.™. Learn about how we can help your business relieve some of your HR pain points like compliance, onboarding, benefits enrollment, performance and review management.
Roger discusses how companies are in need of hiring people and the big swing to working from home. Learn how our BenHR team can help reduce the stress being put on existing human resources departments, help with compliance requirements, or small businesses who just don’t have an HR department.
Celebrate our 1-year anniversary with us as Roger and Stephanie discuss how our podcast got started, some of the ups and downs of this past year, and friends we pay tribute to. You don’t want to miss this episode.
Roger and Stephanie discuss Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) with Nate Black of Voya Financial in this week’s episode. Hear about things you may not know about HSA’s and their advantages for both employees and employers. Learn about the relationship between BeneTrak, Inc. and Voya Financial. Listen in to this informative and educational episode!
This week Roger and Stephanie discuss post-pandemic office etiquette as we all start to make the move back into the office. What’s going to be different and what will return to pre-pandemic office normalcy? Listen in to find out.
This week Roger is joined by Gary Plassmeyer, owner of Mama Bev’s Bakery. Hear Gary’s story of his restaurant experience, opening a pizza joint and then realizing Mama Bev’s bakery might be the chance of a lifetime. Also, learn how being a client of The Benefit Companies, Inc. has benefited Gary and allowed him to focus on scaling Mama Bev’s to be a nationwide business in 2 short years.
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Watch for Mama Bev’s on QVC on June 23rd!
This week Roger is joined by Don May, owner of Environmental Innovations, Inc. and Oasis Coffee Services. Listen in to hear Don’s story of how the company got its start, working through the pandemic as a business owner and what lies ahead for him and his companies. Learn how being a client of The Benefit Companies, Inc. has benefited Don and how this has become a win-win relationship.
This week Roger and Stephanie discuss some of the milestones we achieved over the past year. They discuss some of the things coming up on future podcasts and look back on a few of our past episodes. What milestones have you reached this past year?
How will bringing people back to the office affect companies now that working from home is the new normal? This week Roger and Stephanie discuss how working from home may lead to “The Great Resignation”. Tune in to hear why.
This week Roger discusses how to tactfully tell people they are doing it wrong. Giving people a reason to consider a change is just part of process. Tune in to hear other techniques and tips on how to get the point across that Status Quo is not always the best option.
Roger is joined by special guest Mike Kramer, co-owner of Legacy Salon and Day Spa. Mike is a client of The Benefit Companies, Inc. ™ and he stopped by to talk about his business, the challenges of 2020 in his industry and how TBC has helped him in the P&C space.
Our hosts Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Paulsen discuss wellness programs in this week’s episode. What is a wellness program and how can it help? Tune in to learn about how you can add fun and unique activities to help everyone in the office be well.
Our host Stephanie Paulsen has a lighter side episode this week discussing titles. What are they, what do they mean and why do we have so many here at The Benefit Companies, Inc.™? Check out this fun yet informative episode and learn how we are so much more than just a title.
Our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, discuss the habits some of us fell into during the COVID-19 quarantine. Learn about some healthy options to get us ready for summer as they highlight our Wellness Blog in this week’s episode.
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they have a fun conversation on how we here at Connect & Simplify, Inc.™ and The Benefit Companies, Inc.™ are a lot like the classic “A-Team”. We love it when a plan comes together for our clients!
Our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, discuss some of the observations they have made over the past year about business, life and where we are headed.
Our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, discuss the positive changes that are starting to happen as we all work our way through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, discuss some of the frequently asked questions that come up with personal insurance when it comes to traveling. Learn about travel insurance, trip insurance, rental car insurance and more!
Our host, Stephanie Paulsen, brings us a lighter side of Inside Connect & Simplify this week. Learn how music plays a big role in our abilities to focus and concentrate, as well as calm and boost our mood - us and our furry family members!
Join our host Stephanie Paulsen for this week's episode! Learn how we tailor make your solution to fit your needs and are not one-size-fits-all.
What’s the difference between software companies and design companies? Roger and Stephanie tell you in this week's episode. Learn what makes our HCM solution unique.
Can you integrate the admin functions of HR? In our HCM platform, Connect & Simplify, we integrate Applicant Tracking, On-boarding, Benefits Enrollment, Reviews and Compensation. Roger and Stephanie tell you how in this week's episode!
This week our hosts, Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen, share some of our success stories. Come hear how we’ve helped our clients reduce errors and expenses and increase productivity.
Join our hosts, Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen, as they discuss gaps. Learn how we, The Benefit Companies, Inc. ™ and Connect & Simplify, Inc.™, can eliminate gaps, reduce errors and increase productivity for your company.
Join our hosts, Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen, as they discuss what verticals are.
Learn how we, The Benefit Companies, Inc.™ and Connect & Simplify, Inc.™, can service multiple verticals for your company and eliminate your need for multiple vendors by being more horizontal.
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he continues his discussion on how we (The Benefit Companies, Inc. and Connect & Simplify, Inc.™) are unique in our industry. Learn how we continue to retool to stay ahead of our competitors and stay consistent in our approach to always servicing our clients the best we possibly can.
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he continues his discussion on how we (The Benefit Companies, Inc. and Connect & Simplify, Inc.™) are unique in our industry. Learn how our willingness to think outside the box, as well as testing and stretching our abilities can help improve our clients’ lives.
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he continues his discussion on how we (The Benefit Companies, Inc. and Connect & Simplify, Inc.™) are unique in our industry. Learn why we are confident in our teams, as well as always being optimistic.
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he welcomes in 2021 and discusses how we (The Benefit Companies, Inc. and Connect & Simplify, Inc.™) are unique in our industry. Learn what separates us from our competitors, our service model: Always Be Available - Always Be Attentive.
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he discusses how businesses adjusted this year, highlights of the good things that happened in 2020 and what to expect in 2021 from The Benefit Companies.
Our podcast will continue to focus on:
- Education
- Insights from our team about what we do to stay in front of our competition
- Bringing something new that you did not know when you turned us on
Happy Holidays from all of us at The Benefit Companies!
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he discusses entrepreneurship and having a trusted advisor. Learn how Connect & Simplify can be that advisor.
- We have experienced subject matter experts in all nine of our companies.
- We are flexible, nimble and accommodating.
- We are at the forefront of technology.
Join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he previews entrepreneurship and having a trusted advisor. Learn how Connect & Simplify can be that advisor.
“I Won’t Back Down - Preview” [7:09]
Our host, Roger Fuerstenau, dives into Workers Compensation. Here are three things he’ll cover in this week’s episode:
- What is Workers Compensation insurance and what does it cover?
- What is the impact of a Work Comp claim on the employee and the employer?
- What can an employer do to reduce claims?
“Under Pressure” [12:09]
Join us this week as our host, Roger Fuerstenau, talks Workers Compensation and how it fits in with our HCM (Human Capital Management) system.
“Under Pressure Preview” [6:54]
Join us this week as our host, Roger Fuerstenau, discusses 3 things on how we’ll be there for you throughout our business partnership and how you can count on us.
- We will be there for you.
- 2020 – It hasn’t been your day, week, year – or has it?
- Because you’re there for me, too.
Join us this week as our host, Roger Fuerstenau, looks back on how our podcast got started, how it’s a real team effort, and previews our upcoming episode “I’ll Be There For You”.
In this week's episode, join our host, Roger Fuerstenau, as he discusses some of the questions that we hear from our prospective clients:
- Is there something better than my current systems?
- When is the right time to make a move?
- Will it be painful?
This week we bring you a rebroadcast of one of our favorite and most listened to episodes, It's a Cruel Summer. Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss not losing sight of company morale during the current times.
Join us this week as we are joined by our guest Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, on how HCM got started here, all stemming from a prospect meeting. After this podcast, you will have an understanding of HCM, and how our trademarked platform Connect & Simplify™ is one of the most comprehensive, technically nimble systems on the market.
Hosts: Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen Podcast Guest: Kathy Tunney
This week’s podcast is out! Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss how we take the pain out of breaking up with your vendors. Hosts: Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss the importance of telling your insurance agent about almost everything:
- It’s a two-way street – call you agent often
- Ask questions – don’t assume the policy covers everything
- There should be no surprises if your agent is doing their job properly
Hosts: Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen
“Tell Her About It” This week’s podcast is out! Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss the importance of telling your insurance agent about almost everything.
Hosts: Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen
Join our hosts Roger and Stephanie as they discuss:
- How Many Places Have You Looked?
- What Are You Looking To Solve?
- Maybe It’s Time To Change Your Process
Hosts: Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Strunk Paulsen
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Join our hosts Roger Fuerstenau and @Stephanie Strunk Paulsen as they discuss: Stuff is going to happen. Life is not perfect. Meet life with a positive attitude and if you do worry, call me.
Join our hosts Roger and Stephanie, and special guest Jackie Podolski as they discuss:
- We all need someone to lean on
- Just call on me
- I’ll help you carry on
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss school’s back and business is fighting its way back, too.
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss:
- We aren’t going anywhere
- Pain points are our specialty
- What’s the next crisis?
Joining Roger and Stephanie is our podcast guest, our President, Leslie Straus.
“It’s a Cruel Summer” [Duration 4:42] Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they discuss not losing sight of company morale during the current times.
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie as they discuss:
- Clients and prospects are informed, sort of
- Time is of the essence
- It takes a quirky village
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie as they discuss:
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Give everyone some space.
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Things certainly have changed. Our guest, health & welfare subject matter expert Tim Pachowitz, joins the discussion.
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Why be normal?
Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie as they discuss:
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Getting back to work with our HR subject matter expert, Katie Lorig
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Our discovery process
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COVID-19 cancelled summer, what are we going to do for fun?