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Why should I consider short term disability for my small business?
Short term disability insurance (STD) isn’t sexy. It doesn't attract top talent, but it can keep a company from the kind of tough decisions that can end with lawyers. Many employers don’t even know that the situations that are draining their budget are insurable.
Claire Baker
2 min read


5 lessons about leadership I learned from my dog
Just like us, dogs align themselves with power. Oscar intuitively knows who the pack follows. Once he knows who’s the boss, he tries to win them over just like everyone else does.
Claire Baker
2 min read


Insurance isn't a scam (probably)
Everywhere I went, I saw the same thing: Employees didn’t understand what they signed up for. Brokers didn’t really understand either. HR didn’t want to touch it. Claims were denied. People thought their plans sucked.
Claire Baker
2 min read


Hacking a health plan: Finding flexibility in a QLE
I don't know who needs to hear this, but Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) aren't written in stone.
Claire Baker
3 min read


This is why you hate insurance
These problems don’t show up right away. They lie in wait until someone balances the books and notices thousands of dollars missing.
Claire Baker
2 min read


How to put thousands into your employees' pockets for next to nothing
Both employers and employees get 1.5x the value of every dollar compensated through a tax-sheltered program that they do through straight co
Claire Baker
8 min read


Selecting employer-sponsored health insurance
In this post we’ll discuss how to determine your budget and priorities, what information to look for in plan options, and how to structure a
Claire Baker
7 min read


Commuter Benefits
Offering a commuter benefit to your employees can make a meaningful difference in your team’s quality of life, improve productivity, and pot
Claire Baker
4 min read


How 401(k)s help small teams stretch their compensation budget
Adding a 401(k) plan to a company’s benefits package gives businesses a less expensive way to compensate employees than adding the same amou
Claire Baker
7 min read


12 ways to get the most out of your benefits budget
Read on for 12 practical tips on how to structure and present your employee benefits to get the most out of your organization’s greatest ass
Claire Baker
8 min read


Does your benefits package benefit your strategic goals?
Your employee benefits are a big investment. Make sure that your benefits package supports your employees’ productivity and sends a message
Claire Baker
6 min read
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