Introducing RISQ Consulting’s new blog, The Vantage Point! Get ready to learn about more than “just insurance”. We have experts on our team that know so much more than premiums and paperwork! At RISQ Consulting, we are proud to say we focus on educating ourselves in many areas of the business world, not just insurance. This quest for knowledge has inspired many of our team members to dive deeply into fascinating areas such as business technology, organizational management, team psychology, employee engagement and more! The Vantage Point is our way of sharing simple tips and valuable insights with you. Please enjoy!
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Read more +24 May 2023 in BlogImproving Your Self-Discipline
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Self-discipline is an important skill that can help you reach personal and professional goals. Developing self-discipline is like strengthening
Read more +24 May 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
May 22th – May 26th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +24 May 2023 in BlogPay Equity Audits
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. It’s becoming clear that pay transparency is not a passing trend. Pay transparency is the practice of an employer
Read more +23 May 2023 in BlogI Screen, You Screen, We All Screen With Sunscreen!
By Jennifer Outcelt, Creative Content Architect Ah, finally, the warm embrace of the Alaskan sun! While it brings joy to our frozen hearts and some much-needed Vitamin D, it also brings many potential risks. But just like you put on a down coat to protect your skin from the harsh winter, so must you put
Read more +19 May 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
May 15th – May 19th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +18 May 2023 in BlogFinancial Safety Nets for Employees
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Money is a top stressor for employees, and a looming recession has reinforced that fact. Employers are uniquely poised
Read more +15 May 2023 in BlogMedicare Mayhem – How to Navigate Medicare in Alaska
By Alison Nelson, Employee Benefits Account Manager “I’m turning 65 and need to learn more about Medicare. What do I do?” This is a common and very valid question that I’m often asked. Medicare is daunting, and with 75% of Medicare beneficiaries worrying about affording costs beyond premiums, you’re going to want to understand all
Read more +12 May 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
May 8th – May 12th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +08 May 2023 in BlogGetting Buy-in on HR Initiatives
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. While today’s HR professionals are tasked with many organizational goals ranging from improving employee engagement to attracting and retaining
Read more +08 May 2023 in BlogNonprofit Sector Trends to Watch
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Nonprofit organizations operate to fulfill their missions, benefit the community and serve the public. They are essential for maintaining
Read more +05 May 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
May 1st – May 5th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +04 May 2023 in BlogMental Health in the Workplace, Part 2
By Alison Nelson, Employee Benefits Account Manager In case you couldn’t tell from this article I wrote last year, mental health is something I am very passionate about. I aspire to contribute to the destigmatization of mental health, especially in the workplace, in whatever capacity I can. When I recently read this article stating that
Read more +02 May 2023 in BlogIs It a Race? Am I Winning?
By Teri Tibor, Employer Services Account Specialist I came to a startling revelation this year. I realized that I was sprinting as fast as I could through everything on my to-do list. I don’t mean actually running or speeding, just anxiously rushing through every task I have on a daily basis in an attempt
Read more +28 April 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
April 24th – April 28th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +27 April 2023 in BlogThe 4 Es (no, 5 Es) to Organizational Success
By Andrew Kupperman, Employer Services and Workforce Technology Consultant If you’ve watched an organizational effectiveness related webinar in the last 5 or 6 years, you’ve undoubtedly come across one of the terms I wanted to talk about in this blog post. But the one thing that’s likely lacking in whatever webinar you watched, is
Read more +25 April 2023 in BlogDeveloping and Conducting Employee Surveys
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Developing and conducting employee surveys can help employers understand vital aspects of their organizations, such as worker satisfaction and
Read more +20 April 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
April 17th – April 21st, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +20 April 2023 in BlogVendor Management Tips for Small Businesses
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Small businesses often don’t have the resources or expertise required to conduct every necessary function. That’s where vendors come
Read more +18 April 2023 in BlogCtrl + Alt + Del
By Elva Perez, Employee Benefits Account Specialist Ctrl + Alt + Del. This keyboard combination is crucial when you need to reset your computer at work, yet interestingly, it’s also the best way to reset another very important computer. Your brain. Control, Alt, Delete: Control yourself Alter your thinking Delete negative thinking The last
Read more +13 April 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
April 10th – April 14th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +13 April 2023 in BlogWhat Employers Say About the Future of Employer-sponsored Health Benefits
By Casey Kirkeby, Strategy Consultant Employer-sponsored health benefits have faced several threats over the past few decades, but just like hard-working employees they protect, they still endure and remain the primary method of coverage today. One of the most impactful changes has been the introduction the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Employee Benefits Research Institute
Read more +11 April 2023 in BlogTo Wage War On Work & Wage
By Kevina “Liz” Mitchell, Employee Benefits Account Specialist Like many of the other 10 million single mothers in America, I have one beautiful princess who my life revolves around. Yet, whether we be single parents, two parent homes, or even individuals, this past year has likely affected each of our metaphorical family orbits. Once inflation
Read more +11 April 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
April 3rd – April 7th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +06 April 2023 in BlogEmployee Satisfaction With Benefits Falls to New Low
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. A recent study from Metlife found that an increasing number of employees feel they are not receiving the benefits
Read more +04 April 2023 in BlogPBM Drug Pricing Transparency Bill Heads to Senate
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation recently advanced a bill to increase pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transparency
Read more +30 March 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
March 27th – March 31st, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +28 March 2023 in BlogWhy Dental Benefits Are Crucial for Your Overall Well-being
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Selecting and utilizing dental benefits is crucial because the condition of your teeth and gums significantly impacts your overall
Read more +27 March 2023 in BlogHow TikTok Can Make You a Better Health Insurance User
By Alison Nelson, Employee Benefits Account Manager For better or for worse, the way people are getting their news and information has changed. Senator Mark Warmer from Virginia said in this viral video at a press conference, “With 100 million Americans daily on TikTok, on an average of 90 minutes a day, this is an
Read more +23 March 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
March 19th – March 24th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +23 March 2023 in BlogVirtual Second Opinions
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. There may be a time in employees’ lives when they receive a medical diagnosis or feedback they feel uncertain
Read more +21 March 2023 in BlogA Primer on Medical Stop-loss Insurance
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Catastrophic and unexpected health care claims are on the rise. This increase in catastrophic claims is, in part, the
Read more +15 March 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
March 13th – March 17th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +15 March 2023 in BlogHigh Deductible Health Plans
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Enrolling in a high deductible health plan (HDHP) allows you to place pre-tax earnings in a health savings account
Read more +13 March 2023 in BlogVehicle Thefts Surpassed 1 Million in 2022
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Vehicle thefts nationwide surpassed 1 million last year. This was a 7% increase over 2021 numbers and the first
Read more +09 March 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
March 6th – March 10th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +09 March 2023 in BlogThe Productivity Technique That Actually Works For Me
By Ashley Snodgrass, Employee Benefits Analyst If you are having a hard time structuring your workday, I would recommend trying out the Pomodoro Technique. It’s not just an Italian tomato, it’s also a fantastic time structuring system. I have found this method to be the best at keeping me focused on prioritizing the right tasks
Read more +08 March 2023 in BlogStronger Hurricanes to Put More Properties at Risk
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Over 13.4 million properties not currently exposed to hurricane-force wind damage will face increased risk over the next 30
Read more +23 February 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
February 20th – February 24th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +23 February 2023 in BlogReport: Managers Impact Employee Mental Health More Than Doctors, Therapists
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. A new report from The Workforce Institute at UKG revealed that managers impact employee mental health more than doctors
Read more +17 February 2023 in BlogWhy You Should Care About the End of COVID-19
By Ashley Snodgrass, Employee Benefits Analyst The end of COVID has been up for debate. Some people feel as though the pandemic was over when the mask mandates went away, while others think the pandemic ended as soon as vaccines were available. And then there are some super rosy people who say the pandemic will
Read more +16 February 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
February 13th – February 17th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +16 February 2023 in BlogMinimum PTO Policies
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Many employees do not use their allotted paid time off (PTO) despite their employers’ vacation and other leave policies.
Read more +14 February 2023 in BlogQuit For Your Loved Ones
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. You likely know that smoking is dangerous for your health, and can cause many diseases and serious health conditions,
Read more +08 February 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
February 6th – February 10th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +08 February 2023 in BlogU.S. Adds Over 500,000 Jobs in January
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found in its January jobs report that the United States added an
Read more +07 February 2023 in BlogConsiderations for Using ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in the Workplace
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text and communications from user inputs. Accessible
Read more +02 February 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
January 30th – February 3rd, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
Read more +02 February 2023 in BlogFor The Freaking Fun Of It!
By Jennifer Outcelt, Creative Content Architect For some people out in the adult world, self-care, relaxation, recreation, and creative endeavors are a priority. For others, they are a distant second to career, house work, child care, and curling up on the couch clutching a cell phone paralyzed by pure exhaustion. Sure, each group of adults
Read more +31 January 2023 in BlogUnderstanding the Quiet Hiring Trend
This article is from RISQ Consulting’s Zywave client portal, a resource available to all RISQ Consulting clients. Please contact your Benefits Consultant or Account Executive for more information or for help setting up your own login. HR professionals have likely already heard about “quiet quitting,” where employees put no more effort into their jobs than
Read more +26 January 2023 in BlogThe RISQ RECAP:
January 23rd – January 27th, 2023
Each week, you’ll find specially curated news articles to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of insurance and risk management. The articles are divided out between items relevant to Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits/Human Resources, and Compliance. We’ve included brief summaries of each item as well as a link to the original
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