News
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Upcoming Events
April 1: BLR Webinar
On April 1 BLR will offer an in-depth 90-minute interactive webinar all about how to develop a strategic benefits communication strategy you can start applying now. Jen Benz, a seasoned employee benefits communications consultant, will teach you how to communicate changes to your benefits plans while increasing employees’ understanding and appreciation for what you can offer.
April 29: Public Relations Society of America, Western District Conference
Jen Benz will be leading a panel on social media at the Western District conference for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
April 11-12: MetLife's 6th National Benefits Symposium
Jen Benz will be presenting, “Raising the Bar: Inspiring Action Through Engaging Communication,” at MetLife’s 6th National Benefits Symposium. MetLife, in partnership with the American Benefits Council, will assemble renowned leaders from the employee benefits industry, corporate America, academia and government.
April 13: ERI Webinar
On April 13 ERI will offer an in-depth 90-minute interactive webinar all about how to develop a strategic benefits communication strategy you can start applying now. Jen Benz, a seasoned employee benefits communications consultant, will teach you how to communicate changes to your benefits plans while increasing employees’ understanding and appreciation for what you can offer.
June 7-9: Health Care Communicators Summit
Jennifer Benz will be presenting “How to use social media for employee benefits and health care communication” at the Health Care Communicators Summit June 7 – 9.
In the News
"Workplace Gossip an Issue?" features quote from Benz
Monster.com’s article, “Workplace Gossip an Issue?”, discusses ways to cut back on employee rumor mills, and features a quote by Jennifer Benz.
Jennifer Benz quoted in "10 Ways Social Media Will Change in 2010"
Jennifer Benz is quoted in the article, “10 Ways Social Media Will Change in 2010”.
Crain's Chicago Business quotes Jennifer Benz
Jennifer Benz was quoted in the November 2009 Crain’s Chicago Business for the article, “A prescription for avoiding H1N1’s worst”.
Benz quoted in Crain's Chicago Business
Crain’s Chicago Business for November 2009 included the article, “An oz. of prevention, or a lb. of cure?”, which included thoughts and quotes from Jen Benz.
Jennifer Benz Quoted in Workforce article "Can Zappos' Corporate Culture Survive the Amazon Jungle?"
Workforce Management recently printed an article, “Can Zappos’ Corporate Culture Survive the Amazon Jungle?”, describing the takeover situation between Internet giant Amazon and online retailer Zappos.
Articles
Maximize the Cost-Savings of Consumer-Driven Health Plans
Compensation BLR & Compensation Ezine, January 2010
Benefits on the Web: Why Companies Should And Why the Excuses They Use Not to Aren't Relevant
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits, December 2009
The Benefits of Benefits
Soundings Fall 2009 edition
Communication is Essential in Uncertain Times
Council Prospector Fall 2009 edition- Alaska’s SHRM magazine
Have you taken self-service too far?
Employee Benefit Adviser
News from Benz Communications
Open Enrollment IS Different This Year
Employers need to be aware of and respond to factors shaping this year’s open enrollment to ensure they hit their 2009 enrollment targets. Jennifer Benz provides insight into how to make this happen.
Maximize the Cost-Savings of Consumer-Driven Health Plans
Companies considering a move to a consumer-driven health care (CDHC) model to cut costs and keep their health plan budgets under control need to focus on employee needs. Jen Benz offers some thoughts on designing, launching and enrolling, and supporting a new CDHC model.
Company Benefits on the Internet
In the age of social media, a benefits enrollment system on the Internet and information on a corporate Intranet are not sufficient to engage employees and improve adoption rates, according to Jen Benz, founder and chief strategist of Benz Communications.
Benz Communications Names Senior Project Manager
Caroline Lowry has been named senior project manager. Caroline is responsible for keeping Benz Communications’ client projects organized and on track, as well as managing print production and press checks.
COBRA Calculus
Helping employees recognize the value of their company-sponsored benefits is always smart and beneficial; doing so during tough economic times is imperative.
Benz Communications offers five ways to increase employee understanding of their company-sponsored benefits.
Past Events
Feb 15: "Cancerpreneurs" featuring Jen Benz
The Stupid Cancer Show, the voice of young adults with cancer, will feature Jen Benz on Feb 15.
Feb 18: Bay Area Compensation Association meeting
The next Bay Area Compensation Association (BACA) meeting will focus on compensation communications. Marget O’Hanlon, re:Think Consulting, will be moderating and Jen Benz, Leslie Orellana and Isabelle Englund-Geiger, all of Benz Communications, will be assisting in the discussion.
Feb 19: NCHRA Webinar
In this hour-long webinar, Jen Benz will present tips for creating and maintaining your personal information online. From big-picture ideas like how to think about your personal brand to nitty gritty details like understanding the privacy settings on Facebook, you’ll walk away with a a ready to use checklist of ideas and tips.
November 2: Employee Benefit News Podcast
Jen Benz speaks with EBN editor Kathleen Koster in the Podcast, “When it comes to enrollment communications, tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth”. The Podcast addresses the tough business of communicating benefit adjustments to employees.