Getting Started: Company Culture [Infographic]
What is company culture? Company culture is the personality of a company and the environment in which its employees work. It is the unifying element that holds everyone [...]
Is Online Benefits Enrollment Right for Your Employees?
The enrollment period is a daunting time for both employers and employees; it is a lot of work for companies and can be a confusing process for workers. [...]
In Case You Missed It: FMLA & Disability Seminar 2017
On June 22nd, Austin Benefits Group hosted a seminar with several different presentations including a special guest speaker to delve into FMLA & Disability. Jason Petsche from Guardian [...]
HR Know-How: Interviewing [Free Questions Guide]
Interviewing Best Practices Many factors influence what your hiring and interview process will look like, including your company type and size, your personal interviewing style and [...]
A Quick Interview with Rick Shounia, Crain’s Twenty in their 20’s
We are pleased to announce Rick Shounia, Chief Financial Officer, was named to the Crain’s Twenty in their 20’s Class of 2017. Rick Shounia joined the Austin team in 2015 as [...]
FLSA Compliance Update
Last October, Austin Benefits Group hosted a seminar regarding possible changes to the FLSA Overtime Rule. Those changes were blocked by a federal judge in Texas by a [...]
Does Your Business Invest in Improving Employee Mental Health?
Since more health plans are now required to cover mental health services under the ACA, more people are using them. As of January 2015, an estimated 3.7 million [...]
Your Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) Explained
After receiving medical treatment using your insurance, you may receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance company. The EOB is a form that insurance companies send [...]
10 Practical Ideas to Support Employee Emotional Well-Being
Emotional well-being is just as important as physical well-being and plays an important role in employee health and performance. If an employee is going through a hard time [...]
Smarter Healthcare Consumers – Using Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care
High Utilization of Emergency Rooms is Necessary Emergency rooms do see a high usage, but according to the CDC, only about 5% of this is due to non-urgent issues. [...]