Benefits Think Why leveling up member experience is a broker’s ‘new’ job
With only half of employees understanding their benefits, the time has come to devote more time to actually helping them use their benefits.
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Ed Ligonde
Ed Ligonde
Partner, Market Director
Benefits Think 6 ways to plan for a bright future beyond renewals
Employee benefit brokers are well-positioned to provide ongoing value to their employer clients well beyond the annual open-enrollment period.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think How to merge in-person and virtual open enrollment
Organizations can benefit from a hybrid approach that combines the best of both worlds.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think Think beyond insurance: Embrace the new definition of ’employee benefits’
Adapting to evolutionary change will ensure that advisers are always providing the best guidance and support to their clients.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think 5 ways to manage the ‘whole employee’ wellness trend
In helping clients adapt to increasingly demanding employee populations, we need to be more mindful of purpose, flexibility, culture, career development and wellness.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think How public speaking can help turn you into an industry leader
Getting in front of a mic offers opportunities to inform audiences, share different perspectives and build industry street cred.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think With summer upon us, it’s time to get off the grid. (Yes, that means you.)
To avoid burnout from shouldering growing responsibilities since the pandemic started, benefit advisers owe it to themselves — and their clients — to take a true vacation.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think Why the ever-expanding definition of benefits bodes well for producers
A seismic shift in what employees value most in an increasingly competitive labor market has left employers scrambling for guidance on how to best meet changing expectations.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think 4 ways to use technology to enhance the benefits experience
For best results, encourage clients to develop targeted and succinct messaging through a customized app, text reminders and even short videos.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think When it comes to perks and company culture, beware of style over substance
A thoughtful approach will help attract and retain talent, dimming the noise around musical chairs in a challenging labor market.
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Ed Ligonde
Benefits Think How advisers can help clients create a hybrid workplace that works
Hybrid work is here to stay. But without a one-size-fits-all solution, your clients may be confused about how to move forward and earn buy-in from employees.
By
Ed Ligonde
Ask an Adviser: How can benefits best support a multigenerational workforce?
No two members of a company’s team are the same. How can we meet a variety of needs?
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Ed Ligonde