Why Payroll and Health Insurance Are More Connected Than You Think
When employers think about health insurance, the focus is often on...
Tips for Managing Employee Expectations Around Benefits Changes
Proactive communication can significantly reduce confusion, frustration, and concern when employee...
The Hidden Challenge of FMLA Administration for Small and Mid-Sized Employers
For many small and mid-sized employer groups, managing employee leave under...
The Power of Gratitude: What Abraham Lincoln Can Still Teach Us Today
In 1863, when the United States was deep in the bloodiest...
Honoring Veterans by Supporting Their Mental Health
As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to honor the courage and...
Helping Employees Understand the Full Value of Their Benefits
At J Gard Benefits, we often hear from employers who wish...
Why Employee Satisfaction Surveys Matter for Better Benefits Decisions
When it comes to building a strong workplace culture, few things...
The Hidden Costs of Health: How Employee Well-being Impacts Your Bottom Line
When employers think about the cost of health benefits, they often...
Why More Employers Are Taking a Fresh Look at Self-Funded Health Plans
At J Gard Benefit Consultants, we’ve seen a growing number of...
7 Must-Haves That Employers (And Employees!) Want in Workplace Benefits
At J Gard Benefit Consultants, we know that developing a benefits...
Helping Employees Ask for Help: How Employers Can Support Mental Health Conversations
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a fitting time...
Why Preventive Care Still Isn’t a Priority – And What Employers Can Do About It
Despite significant medical advances and widespread access to health information, Americans...
Why Googling Employment Law Questions Could Cost You: What To Do Instead
In today’s world, it’s easy to fall into the habit of...
The Critical Link Between Sleep, Health, and Workplace Productivity
Sleep is critical to mental and physical health. It allows for...
Overcoming HR Distrust in Small Business
HR plays a crucial role in small businesses by managing essential...
Why Partnering with an Experienced Insurance Broker is Essential for Your Employee Benefit Programs
As an employer, your employee benefits program is more than just...
2025’s Trendiest Voluntary Benefits: Enhancing Employee Satisfaction
As health care costs continue to climb, the demand for voluntary...
Preventing Burnout During the 2024 Holiday Season
At J Gard Benefit Consultants (JGBC), we understand that the holiday...
What Employers May Expect from Employment Law Changes Under a New Trump Administration
With Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election, employers may see...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Guide for Employers
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can...
Management Liability Insurance for Business: Understanding the Critical Role for Protecting your Business
Running a business involves making countless decisions and managing various responsibilities,...
Squirrel! Why Our Attention Spans Are Shrinking and How It Impacts the Workforce
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it seems like our attention spans...
Suicide Prevention: Who’s at Risk and How to Help
As we observe Suicide Prevention Month this September, it’s a critical...
Addressing Employee Burnout: What Employers Need to Know
Employee burnout is a growing concern that has significant implications for...
Supporting Your Employees During Back to School and Beyond: A Guide for Employer Groups
As summer fades and the new school year begins, many of...
The Power of Kindness: Why It Matters and How to Measure It in the Workplace
Kindness is a virtue that has been praised throughout history and...
“OOPS” Isn’t an Option: Ensuring Compliance in Business
Running a business involves balancing multiple responsibilities, and one of the...
Enhancing Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
Men’s mental health is a critical aspect of workplace wellness that...
Blue-Collar Workers: Seeking Career Growth and Employee Benefits
When discussing career aspirations, the focus often leans towards white-collar professions...
Supporting Mental Health Awareness: Understanding Suicide Prevention
As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds this May, it’s crucial to...
Title: Securing Your Future: The Benefits of Supplemental Individual Disability Insurance (IDI)
In life, we often safeguard our possessions against unexpected events –...
Recognizing Triggers and Developing Coping Skills to Maintain Recovery on St. Patrick’s Day
Recognizing Triggers and Developing Coping Skills to Maintain Recovery on...
Unleashing the Potential: 6 Overlooked Virtual Care Services Reshaping Healthcare
In today’s healthcare landscape, virtual care services have emerged as vital...
Unlocking Savings: The Power of Biosimilars in Healthcare
Biologics account for 46% of all pharmaceutical spending — but only...
Mastering Recruitment: 5 Strategic Ways to Leverage Employee Benefits
Attracting top-tier talent is an ongoing challenge for many small and...
Navigating the Employee Benefits Landscape in 2024: 7 Trends to Watch
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent remains a challenge for employers as...
Setting Resolutions vs. Goals: Navigating the New Year with Purpose
As the clock strikes midnight and a new year unfolds, many...
Strategic Goal Setting for a Productive Workforce: 5 Innovative Ideas for 2024
Discover the blueprint for success in 2024 with our guide to...
6 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress
These tips provide a comprehensive guide for managing stress during the...
What Employers Should Know About Hush Trips and Workcations: Should This Be Part of Your Employee Benefits?
The traditional idea of a vacation is evolving with the rise...
4 Tips for Adding the Benefits Your Employees Really Want (and That You Can Afford)
In today’s competitive job market, retaining valued employees is no longer...
Supporting Employees with Breast Cancer: ADA Accommodations
In this blog post, we delve into the vital topic of...
5 Strategies to Elevate Your Insurance Experience: More Than Just Price
In today’s ever-evolving insurance landscape, price competitiveness alone is no longer...
Creating a Supportive Workplace: Preventing Suicide and Promoting Mental Health
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise...
Unlocking Business Success: The Power of Succession Planning for Employers
Hello Employers and Business Leaders, August is National Make a Will...
Keep Your Business Resilient In Unsettled Times
Economic uncertainty is impacting small and midsize businesses (SMBs)—and 81% list...
Enhancing Employee Benefits: Embracing Holistic and Inclusive Benefit Plans
Meeting the Changing Expectations of Employees In recent years, employees have...
Benefits of Power Pausing at Work: Boost Productivity & Reduce Stress
In today’s demanding work environment, it’s easy to get caught up...
Considerations for Switching to a Self-funded Health Plan
As health care costs continue to rise, many employers are searching...
Creating a stigma-free workplace is key to tackling the mental health crisis
Did you know that millions of Americans struggle with mental health...
10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision & How it Will Affect Employer Groups
Congress passed legislation which ends the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related...
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health....
Building a Better Picture of Employees’ Health: How to Manage High-Cost Health Events
High medical costs are inevitable. But they’re also predictable and manageable...
How to be an Educated Health Care Consumer
With health care costs on the rise, it’s more important than...
Preventing Workplace Suicide
September is suicide prevention month and employers are putting more emphasis...
Transparency In Coverage – What You Need To Know
The TRANSPARENCY IN COVERAGE RULE was issued in 2020 by the...
5 Steps To Help Support Your Employee’s Mental Health
A step-by-step guide to support employee mental health and well-being Pandemic...
5 Ideas to Attract and Retain Top Talent
There is a consistent theme we hear from all of our...
3 Reasons You Should Love The Middleman
Or in this case – your Health Insurance Broker. Everyone dislikes...
10 Employee Benefits That Matter Most
Now that Covid-19 has impacted the world for the second year...
ACA PENALTIES ARE INCREASING IN 2022
The IRS penalty amounts for non-compliance of the ACA’s Employer Mandate...
Why You Should Invest In Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance
It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll...
