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Businessolver® Client Newsletter

06/18/2024

Featured: 2024 State of Workplace Empathy 

Uncovering what it looks like to put empathy into action at work  
 

Our ninth annual State of Workplace Empathy Study reveals 55% of CEOs and 50% of employees faced mental health issues in the past year, with Gen Z reporting the highest at 65%. Toxic workplaces may be a factor, with 52% of Gen Z and CEOs also reporting their workplaces are toxic. And while all audiences surveyed value empathy and view it as a key driver of business performance, real barriers persist to putting empathy into action, including misaligned benefits and benefits confusion.

Check out part one of our 2024 State of Workplace Empathy report for insights into where empathy stands today and how to make it a priority in your organization.

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Member Surveys: Live Q&A with Our UX Expert  

Don’t miss this insightful, live session 
 

Still on the fence about whether to deploy our new member surveys? Join us for a 30-minute Q&A on Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. CT, with our user experience expert, Dr. Kimberly Dunwoody. She will discuss how we created the surveys, why these specific survey configurations are meaningful, and how the data will impact you.  

If you have questions about our new surveys, this is the session for you! Dr. Kimberly Dunwoody will answer your questions live, so we hope you can join. 

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Sunsetting MyChoice Market   

Current coverage to terminate on July 31
 

After carefully considering and reviewing enrollment numbers, we are sunsetting the MyChoice Market. This complimentary service allowed offboarded employees to elect individual coverage as an alternative to COBRA and was presented as an option for the employee when they logged into Benefitsolver post-termination. Enrollment has been historically low and carrier participation evolving, therefore we will be shifting our resources and efforts to other services that drive greater value for all and sunsetting the market.

Those currently enrolled in coverage from the MyChoice Market have received notification and will have the opportunity to re-enroll in coverage directly with the carrier. All current coverages through the MyChoice Market will terminate on July 31 and access to the Market is being closed immediately to avoid any new elections.

More Resources: Coming Soon!  

Making it easier to get to the things you need  
 

Watch the bottom right corner of your Benefitsolver admin home page. In the next few weeks, you’ll see a “Tech with Heart” heart that will notify you about upcoming events, product enhancements, and more. We’re excited to provide you with a new, interactive resource center to help you access the tools you need.

And a reminder:  

    • Trainingsolver Courses to help you brush up or get up to speed on the platform are now available via the Trainingsolver widget on your admin home page.  
    • All your favorite Heart2Heart features can now be found in the Tech with Heart series, where you come for your ongoing trainings, client roundtable discussions, and product & compliance updates.
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What’s New in Compliance?  

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Proposed rules governing the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program issued 

 

The Maine Department of Labor recently published Proposed Rules for the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. Starting in 2026, this program will provide eligible workers in Maine’s private and public sectors with up to 12 weeks of paid time off for family or medical reasons, including illness, caring for a relative, or the birth of a child. 

Read the Proposed Rulemaking release. 

For more information, visit the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program website.

New Benefits Pulse Episode 

How one client transformed their benefits experience


It’s no secret that benefits are complex—over 4 in 5 employees say they’re confused about their benefits. Half of those cite a lack of communication from their organization as one of their top issues. Sam Elliot, Head of U.S. Well-Being and Digital Health at our client, BASF, offers an inside look into the challenges many benefits teams face today: making it easy for employees to engage with their benefits.

Listen to this webinar episode from our archives to learn how Sam used a creative blend of personalization, communication, and technology, and Businessolver’s custom communications services, to meet BASF employees in the moments that matter with their benefits. 

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Tech with Heart Series

Want to win a $50 gift card of choice? Climb your way to the top of the Tech with Heart Series leaderboard by:

    • Attending sessions and asking questions live
    • Watching sessions on demand
    • Completing session surveys
    • Participating in polls 
    • And more!

We’ll announce Q2 winners next month. Reminder, you can only win once per year.

Join us Today:

    • Building Real Benefits Connections Roundtable Starts at 10 a.m. CT Today
      Hear from your fellow client, Rachel Reese, Manager of Total Rewards for the Alera Group, who will share how their organization is leveraging Benefitsolver® to enhance their communications with Activation Paths. We'll explore the process of using all the communications tools within Benefitsolver to promote benefits.

      If you can’t join us live, check out the recording within the hub.
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Benefitsolver Pro Tip: Did you know that when you contract a Pinnacle Partner’s services through Businessolver, you get a FREE activation path for that service? You get the benefits of great service and a boost in alerting your employees about what’s available.

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Upcoming Sessions:

    • Tues., July 16 at 10 a.m. CT: Q3 Product & Compliance Update
      Join us for our quarterly update to hear about the latest product enhancements and compliance news.
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In Case You Missed It:

    • Data-Driven Insights: Reporting and Analytics Training
      Our subject matter experts help you get the most out of your Benefitsolver reporting capabilities.
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    • Become a Benefitsolver Pro Training
      This session provides tips and tricks to take your Benefitsolver knowledge to the next level.
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Trainings:

    • Thurs., June 20, at 10 a.m. CT: Creating Connections Through the Portal
      Learn how to create experiences through the portal to give your employees greater access to your benefits program and information using our new optimized layout.
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A Peek at Our Pinnacle Partners: Lincoln Financial Group

Financial solutions for your employees 

Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that empower people to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. More than 17 million customers trust their retirement, insurance, and wealth protection expertise to help address their lifestyle, savings, and income goals, as well as to guard against long-term care expenses.

Lincoln Financial Group provides a dedicated team to guide your organization's every step, from onboarding to ongoing administration. It offers tailored, best-in-class benefits and personalized claims support for your employees. Together, Businessolver and Lincoln Financial Group help protect your employees’ financial futures while helping you manage cost. Watch this short clip to learn more about our partnership.

Explore Lincoln Financial Group

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