Benz Communications partners with MetLife to help employers and brokers during annual enrollment Jun 15, 2010 By Jennifer Benz

We’re delighted to announce the launch of MetLife’s 2010 Open Enrollment Toolbox, a free online resource for employers and brokers, which includes four of our PDF Tip Sheets along with videos and a podcast—-all about effective benefits communication. You can see clips from my presentation at the MetLife Benefits Symposium and listen to a podcast featuring me and MetLife’s medical director Dr. Ronald Leopold. Download the podcast here or you can listen online.

Tools for Enrollment—Four Tip Sheets

Check out our four PDF Tip Sheets from the toolbox (how can you resist when Snoopy is helping you get better educated about your communication?):

Simple Ways to Make Enrollment More Effective (PDF). A detailed look at actionable ways employers and brokers can make enrollment communication more effective, to increase utilization and the value of their programs.

How to Get Started with Social Media (PDF). Detailed tips for using social media for employee benefits, based on our work with numerous large employers.

How to Simplify Benefits Communication (PDF). A look at the ever-important issue of making benefits information clear and accessible.

Benefits Communication Trends to Watch (PDF). A look at the four media and technology trends transforming the benefits landscape.

Benefits are more important than ever before—and, thanks to technology like social media and mobile Internet access, employees have entirely new expectations about when and how they receive information. Benefits communication must evolve to keep up. We hope these tip sheets help brokers and employers across the country get the most out of enrollment this fall—that key time when you’re capturing employees’ attention and helping them make good decisions for themselves and their families.

Please check out the Toolbox and let us know what you think!

Still want to know more? Here are the official press releases:
MetLife’s Online Open Enrollment Toolbox Helps Employers and Brokers Develop New Strategies for Upcoming Season

Benz Communications Adds Social Media and Employee Communication Expertise to Metlife’s 2010 Online Open Enrollment Toolbox