If you were to play a word association game with your HR clients and had them list what comes to mind when they think of the phrase “leave of absence management,” here are some responses you might expect to hear: “How dare you say those words to me?” “Spreadsheet purgatory” “My living nightmare” “A dumpster… Continue reading Choosing Tilt: The Easiest Change to HR’s Biggest Burden
For those of you fortunate enough to have a childhood where swimming pools were a summertime staple, you might remember there was always that one kid who absolutely crushed at cannonballs (jackknife fam, we see you). Perhaps that kid was you, or perhaps you were one of the ones at the mercy of chlorinated tidal… Continue reading The Ripple Effect of Your Client’s Current Leave Management Process
Do you know what HR’s love languages are? If you do, it can mean all the difference in understanding the best ways to support your clients and endear them to your awesomeness. Let’s take a completely arbitrary example with no ulterior motives whatsoever and break down how removing the burdens of leave of absence management… Continue reading Automated Leave Management Tracking: The Gift HR Will Love You For
So your HR client calls you up frantic, frazzled, fed up and potentially using some other words that start with the letter “f” we aren’t allowed to say in this blog. They’ve been burdened for far too long with a clunky, manual, compliance-risk-riddled approach to managing all of their leaves of absence (LOAs) and are… Continue reading How Benefits Brokers Can Help Their Clients Manage All Types of Leave
In the realm of workforce diversity and inclusivity, the imperative to ensure equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities looms larger by the day. At the heart of this mission stands the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a pivotal legislation that, for the uninitiated, stands firm against discrimination toward individuals with disabilities. It also compels employers… Continue reading Understanding Your HR Client’s ADA Accommodation Responsibilities
As a benefits broker, you’re charged with the undeniably complex task of guiding your HR clients through the ever-changing world of employee benefits. Of particular concern for your clients within that realm is effectively managing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for their organization. FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible employees to… Continue reading Choosing the Perfect FMLA Administrator: A Guide for Benefits Brokers
When asked what the biggest frustration was surrounding managing leaves of absence and FMLA, one Sr. HR Ops manager at a leading benefits management org put it this way: “Spreadsheets! So many spreadsheets!” The tasks and asks of a modern HR Leader are seemingly endless, but across the board one of the least favorite processes… Continue reading Why Your HR Clients Are Desperate to Ditch FMLA Tracking Spreadsheets
Com-pli-ance are the three scariest syllables keeping your clients up at night. People Ops professionals have a slew of responsibilities that require diligence in order to ensure their organizations stay compliant, and managing their employee population’s leaves of absence a rife with potential pitfalls. Understanding your clients’ compliance concerns as it pertains to leaves of… Continue reading 5 Compliance Concerns Your Clients Have Around LOA
If leave of absence lingo is a foreign language to you, you aren’t alone. For your clients, however, managing employee leaves of absence is oftentimes a significant part of their job and a major pain in their side. In the middle of a conversation they may say something like, “I’m drowning with all these leaves… Continue reading A Broker’s Guide to Leave of Absence Fluency
It’s always a good idea to find at least one friend who loves nothing more than finding ways to make you shine. As a benefits broker, you field a variety of favors for clients who are seeking your guidance in delivering the best support possible to their employee population while also making their lives easier.… Continue reading How Better LOA Management Leads to Your Clients Demonstrating Value
