Essence Marketing A Strategic Roadmap
Wednesday, July 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Times have changed… has your business strategy evolved along with it? Join this webinar on July 28 to learn how to build your digital marketing strategy for this new economy.... Register Now »
Preparing For A Hybrid Workforce
Thursday, July 29 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am PDT For employees who have been working from home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the reopening of workplaces may mean it’s time to return — but return to what, exactly? “Return to work?” As anyone who’s been putting in more hours working from home than they did during... Register Now »The Healthcare Financial Relationship
Wednesday, August 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Dave Konrad will interview 2 Healthcare Industry Experts for insights on where does the money go?... Register Now »
Holistic Wellbeing: Addressing Health & Financial Wellness
Thursday, August 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
This webinar will focus on strategies to implement a holistic wellbeing program that focuses on health and financial wellness to help you retain and recruit top talent.... Register Now »
Data Integrations: APIs and EDIs Explained
Wednesday, August 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
An explanation of APIs and EDIs and their use in data integrations.... Register Now »
Unified Business Strategy
Wednesday, September 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Don’t miss this webinar by World Synergy to learn the advantages of using a Unified Business Strategy to accelerate your business. We will explore how NetSuite encompasses an entire suite of solutions that can be tailored specifically for your business. From integrating your CRM and eCommerce to inventory and advanced warehouse management, resource planning, Human Resources, and Professional Services Automation, NetSuite has it all in one combined suite.... Register Now »
Using Captives to Get Control of Your Benefits Spend
Thursday, September 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
This webinar will provide an introduction to how you can leverage a group captive to help reduce premiums and provide a more predictable benefits experience.... Register Now »
Q3 Compliance Recap
Tuesday, September 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Get the latest update from the world of compliance with our national Alera Group compliance experts to make sure your company is up to date with the latest compliance news!... Register Now »
HDHPs, HSAs, FSAs and HRAs
Wednesday, September 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join BAN's Director of Compliance, Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. for an informative webinar on Consumer Directed Healthcare and Account-Based Plans. Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of the background of Consumer Directed Healthcare, HSA eligibility and contribution rules, how HSA funds may be used, and how employers may contribute to HSAs. Stacy will also discuss HRAs and FSAs under the Affordable Care Act.... Register Now »
Forecasting to Avoid Surprises in Your Healthcare Budget
Thursday, October 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
When it comes to strategic planning, it can be difficult to predict what lies ahead. Alera’s consulting and finance teams will provide insights into how to assess your health plan and implement the right long-term strategy to contain costs and ensure you’re protected for the future.... Register Now »
Update on Reference Based Pricing
Wednesday, October 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this webinar, John Marshall will help attendees become more familiar with Reference Based Pricing and how it affects overall actuarial pricing.... Register Now »
HR for 2022
Wednesday, November 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Join us to educate yourself on how to maintain your employer of choice status, top trends in Human Capital Management (HCM), and what you should be focusing on for your workforce needs in the upcoming year.... Register Now »
Managing Stress & Year End Burnout
Thursday, November 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
As we enter the end of 2021, many of us may already be feeling the impact of stress and burnout creeping into our teams. As a people manager and/or organizational leader, taking care of your own mental health and the mental wellbeing of your employees is critical during the end of a busy year. Don’t miss inspirational speaker and wellbeing guru, Rachel Druckenmiller’s presentation on mental health, stress and burnout.... Register Now »
End of Year Compliance Roundup
Wednesday, December 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
During our final webinar of our 2021 Educational Webinar Series, Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides an overview of significant compliance topics in 2021, along with a look at what to expect in 2022. Stacy will review legal and regulatory changes under the ACA and other laws applicable to health and welfare plans and offer thoughts on what to expect in 2022.... Register Now »
Q4 Compliance Recap
Tuesday, December 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
Get the latest update from the world of compliance with our national Alera Group compliance experts to make sure your company is up to date with the latest compliance news!... Register Now »
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Employee Engagement: Do Your Policies and Communications Meet Your Goals?
Thursday, July 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
In today’s work environment, it’s more important than ever to have clear and current absence management policies and strong employee communication strategies. Discover how you can keep employees aware and engaged and ensure your policies align with your business goals. ... Find out more »
Workplace Wellness Programs & Compliance
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the legal and regulatory guidelines for wellness programs under DOL and EEOC rules. Attendees will gain an understanding of how DOL and EEOC rules apply depending on the type of wellness program offered, how limits on rewards work depending on the types of wellness programs offered, and recent court cases of interest.... Find out more »
Workplace Violence Prevention & D&I Culture
Tuesday, June 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Discover how a supportive diverse and inclusive culture establishes an attitude that embraces qualities of the Gen Z’ers and positively impacts the attitudes and behaviors of the workforce.... Find out more »
Dissecting your Pharmacy Spend: Optimizing Your Health Plans, Part 2
Thursday, June 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Our pharmacy experts will provide insights into how you can analyze your firm’s prescription drug spending to identify opportunities and solutions that help you and your employees save money without impacting the quality of care.... Find out more »
Q2 Compliance Recap
Tuesday, June 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Get the latest update from the world of compliance with our national Alera Group compliance experts to make sure your company is up to date with the latest compliance news!... Find out more »
Affordable Care Act: What's New?
Wednesday, May 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
In this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, discusses the current state of the Affordable Care Act, including top compliance issues in 2021, new legal and regulatory updates in employee benefits, and a look at recent court cases of interest.... Find out more »
Strengthen Your Benefits with EB Technology
Thursday, May 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Find out how the right technology solution can have a significant impact on your operations and your bottom line.... Find out more »
COVID-19 Tax Credits You Didn't Know About
Thursday, May 20 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PDT Join us for this month's requested topic: COVID-19 Tax Credits You Didn't Know About Many businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19, but some good news is finally here: the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit. Small and Mid-size businesses, particularly restaurants, will qualify for... Find out more »Employee Engagement Technology
Wednesday, May 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
A look into what works (and what doesn't work) in the world of Employee Engagement Technology.... Find out more »
Cyber Security: Breach Preparedness
Wednesday, April 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join World Synergy for an exclusive webinar on April 28 that will teach you how to protect your business before a breach, and what to do afterwards.... Find out more »
Washington State and LTC Regulations
Tuesday, April 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
The Washington Long-Term Services and Supports Program creates new compliance implications for employers. Learn more with the Alera Group experts.... Find out more »
How to Prepare for a DOL Audit
Wednesday, April 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this webinar, Stacy H. Barrow, BAN’s Director of Compliance, will provide attendees with tips for surviving a Department of Labor (DOL) audit, including an overview of what to expect during a DOL audit, how the DOL audits, and what the DOL looks for during a group health plan audit.... Find out more »
What You Need To Know To Stay ERISA Compliant
Thursday, April 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
The regulatory landscape is constantly changing, and it can be challenging to ensure your business is compliant.... Find out more »
The 3 C's Explained: COVID-19, COBRA, and CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Thursday, April 15 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am PDT The United States Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) enables qualified beneficiaries who lose health benefits due to a qualifying event to continue group health benefits. While some group health plans may provide COBRA continuation coverage at a reduced rate or at no... Find out more »Artificial Intelligence Marketing
Wednesday, April 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
How is your website working for you? How are you stacking up against your competition? Join World Synergy for an exciting webinar on April 14 to learn how sophisticated A.I. can help you dominate 2021 and beyond.... Find out more »
Harvest Your Health Plan's Low Hanging Fruit
Wednesday, March 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Learn how hundreds of companies are controlling their health plan’s costs year over year.... Find out more »
Advanced Strategies and Rising Healthcare Costs
Thursday, March 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Advanced healthcare strategies can be a powerful financial lever for organizations to use to decrease their overall healthcare spend. Our experts will help you navigate the complex landscape of advanced strategies and how they could benefit your bottom line. ... Find out more »
HCM Trends Update
Wednesday, March 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join us to educate yourself on top trends in Human Capital Management (HCM) and find out what you should be focusing on for your workforce needs.... Find out more »
Q1 Compliance Recap
Tuesday, March 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Get the latest update from the world of compliance with our national Alera Group compliance experts to make sure your company is up to date with the latest compliance news! ... Find out more »
Global Benefits: Multinational Pooling
Wednesday, March 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
In this webinar, our experts will review the advantages and disadvantages of centralizing your insurers and what steps you should take to help your business continue to grow.... Find out more »
HR Technology Trends BTR's 2020 HR Survey
Wednesday, February 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
The year 2020 was filled with many ups and downs. One of the positives was BTR’s first-ever HR Technology survey was released! During this webinar, the HR tech experts at BTR will be reviewing the data collected in their mid-market client survey and talk through the key findings.... Find out more »
2021 California Labor and Employment Law Update
Thursday, February 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST We are bringing our Annual Labor and Employment Law Update virtual this year in a one hour webinar. We welcome back Treaver Hodson, Partner with Palmer Kazanjian LLP to share California's latest Labor and Employment Laws. Mr. Hodson will cover a variety of topics, such as COVID-19, Leaves of... Find out more »Annual Alera Employer Health Plan Benchmarking Results
Thursday, February 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Join us to learn how your Employee Benefits programs stack up with your peers. Our benefits experts will walk you through how your organization can strategically compare its offerings to other similar entities.... Find out more »
HIPAA Privacy & Security Overview
Wednesday, February 10 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am PST
Join Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. for an overview of HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar, Stacy will review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at Protected Health Information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.... Find out more »
Benefits in Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine and Employers
Thursday, January 28 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PST Join us and Bob Bentley to discuss how employers should prepare for the mass distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. If you missed our Webinar on the 25th, or want to dive deeper, register for our first Benefits in Brief Session of 2021. With the challenging upcoming months, employers are asking... Find out more »State of the Benefits Administration Market
Wednesday, January 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
In this webinar, attendees will learn how to improve their employees' experience through the power of a benefits administration platform, tips on leveraging these systems as part of an ongoing communication strategy and learn questions to ask a vendor before signing on the dotted line.... Find out more »
COVID-19 Vaccines & More
Monday, January 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Employers everywhere are looking for guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, regulations, and safe and effective work practices. Join Alera Group experts for a webinar to help shape your strategy and apply practical tactics.... Find out more »
RECORDING: Employee Benefits: 2020 Recap &2021 Forecasts
Thursday, January 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Join our kick-off 2021 educational webinar with guest expert, Cheryl Matochik, Managing Director of Third Horizons Strategies. In this hour-long session, we will analyze 2020 employee benefits milestones and impacts and also forecast anticipated 2021 benefits trends.... Find out more »
Overview of ACA Reporting Requirements
Wednesday, January 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
In this webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides an overview of 2020 ACA reporting requirements that are applicable for both large employers and self-insured plans. Stacy will review the various reporting forms (1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C), indicator codes and affordability safe harbors.... Find out more »
Relief Bill Overview, COVID-19 Vaccine
Tuesday, January 12 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PST
Join industry experts to discuss the recent passing of the second COVID-19-related stimulus package as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and how employers should prepare for the mass distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.... Find out more »
End of Year Compliance Roundup
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Stacy will review legal and regulatory changes under the ACA in 2020, a review of other agency guidance in 2020 applicable to health and welfare plans, an update on recent court cases affecting health and welfare plans, and what to expect in 2021.... Find out more »
Introduction to P&C Captives
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
Join Peter Johnson (Senior Consulting Actuary at Spring Consulting Group), Chris Breck (Director of Property & Casualty Division at Alper Services) and Prabal Lakhanpal (Vice President at Spring Consulting Group) to learn the basics of P&C Captives.... Find out more »
HR for 2021
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Educate yourself on how to maintain your employer of choice status, top trends in Human Capital Management (HCM), and what you should be focusing on for your workforce needs in the upcoming year.... Find out more »
Post-Election Webinar
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
Join us for Alera Group's post-election webinar for a discussion of what the results mean for employers in the United States.... Find out more »
Q4 Quarterly Compliance Update
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Join Stacy Barrow (MBWL) and Danielle Capilla (Alera Group) for a quarterly compliance recap! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.... Find out more »
The Power of an Inclusive Organizational Culture
Thursday, October 29, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Hear stories of how small actions within a work environment can have a big impact on productivity and innovation. Learn how to bring all your people, their authentic selves and their unique ideas to the table and why this is critical to your bottom line. Tammy will inspire you to take action toward helping your people feel seen, heard and appreciated!... Find out more »
How Reference Based Pricing Can Reduce Costs
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join John Marshall, Director of Actuarial with BAN, as he provides an in-depth presentation on creating custom-built network pricing to reduce medical costs for your clients with Reference Based Pricing.... Find out more »
What Keeps Nonprofits Up at Night
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Join us to uncover the top compliance and human management trends for nonprofits to address key concerns and areas for growth.... Find out more »
Alera Wellbeing Fair: Ergonomics and The Perfect Day
Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Employees walk through their typical workday and learn innovative ways to set up their desks and workstations, stay hydrated, and access in-office and mobile stretch and reset videos to ensure healthy breaks throughout their workday.... Find out more »Managing Stress and Burnout
Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
We know that 2020 has added stress to all of our lives. Dr. Myra Altman from Modern Health gives us some tips and tricks on how to effectively manage and mitigate stress and burnout while at the workplace.... Find out more »
Wellbeing Fair: Daily Health Break
Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Our Virtual Wellbeing Fair will bring you content from the nation’s top trending vendors in the Wellbeing space!... Find out more »
Social & Emotional Cognition
Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT In a world where our social nature as humans is drastically impacted by requirements to maintain 6 feet apart and working from home, we often forget the value of social connectedness. Learn how to rebuild that social connection and forge supportive relationships by recognizing the strengths in others. ... Find out more »Understanding Why “What We Eat Matters”
Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT In this session we will: • Discuss how our diet has an impact on COVID-19 and the cost of healthcare in our Country • Explore what proper nutrition looks like • Understand how proper nutrition and other areas of wellbeing can reverse metabolic syndrome • Leave you with some nutrition and wellbeing tip... Find out more »Wellbeing Fair Daily Health Break
Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Our Virtual Wellbeing Fair will bring you content from the nation’s top trending vendors in the Wellbeing space!... Find out more »
Kick Butt at Work: Play to Your Strengths
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Do you go to work wanting to kick butt and win? Do you want to be engaged, productive and energized? Learn what drives Career Well-Being and what you can do by understanding the goals of your role, knowing your superpowers and recognizing your motivating needs. You may not be able to control what gets thrown at you, but, you can definitely manage how you respond.... Find out more »
5 Key Facts About the Body's Design
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Are you tired of that nagging backache or shoulder pain? Do you have pain radiating into our leg? Does it take a while to “loosen up” after sitting or sleeping?... Find out more »
Wellbeing Fair: Daily Health Break
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Our Virtual Wellbeing Fair will bring you content from the nation’s top trending vendors in the Wellbeing space!... Find out more »
Alera Wellbeing Fair: Managing Student Loans
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Each day, you'll hear from a different keynote speaker. Tune in at 3 PM CST and come with questions for our experts.... Find out more »
Budgeting & Saving
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Each day, you'll hear from a different keynote speaker. Tune in at 1 PM CST and come with questions for our experts.... Find out more »
Wellbeing Fair: Daily Health Break
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Our Virtual Wellbeing Fair will bring you content from the nation’s top trending vendors in the Wellbeing space!... Find out more »
5 Powerful Life Lessons From a 2 Time Olympic Medalist
Monday, October 19, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Realizing the dream that you have dreamed about since you were a little girl. Showcasing the 17 years of 365 days a year, 6 hours a day of training and sacrifice you have put in. Overcoming several career-ending injuries, pushing through self-doubt, digging deep to use your fear as fuel and battling with paralyzing pressure and expectations to have the performance of a lifetime. 30 seconds and it’s over….. this is your Olympic Moment!!!... Find out more »
Child and Teen Mental Health
Monday, October 19, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Understand the primary challenges our children and teens are facing right now and walk away with a deeper understanding of what our children need most at this time to support their mental health.... Find out more »
Wellbeing Fair Daily Health Break
Monday, October 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Our Virtual Wellbeing Fair will bring you content from the nation’s top trending vendors in the Wellbeing space!... Find out more »
Intro to Consumer Directed Healthcare & Account-Based Plans
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of the background of Consumer Directed Healthcare, HSA eligibility and contribution rules, how HSA funds may be used, and how employers may contribute to HSAs. Stacy will also discuss HRAs and FSAs under the Affordable Care Act.... Find out more »Caregivers, Childcare and COVID-19
Thursday, October 8, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Learn how employers can offer unique benefit offerings tailored to meet the needs of those juggling a job and caregiving responsibilities.... Find out more »
An Update From Capitol Hill
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Join us for an update with Glen Chambers, a professional with 20 years of experience in the U.S. Senate, as he helps to explain the potential impacts of the upcoming 2020 election. With the impending change approaching quickly, we will explore how to better understand what is happening and how we can pivot to better navigate these uncharted times.... Find out more »
Compliance and Security Standards
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
It’s not just about employee and customer information, it’s also the employer data and intellectual property data businesses have everywhere, from documents to email to cloud storage to accounting, attacks could cripple small businesses.... Find out more »
Catalyst to Conversation Diversity & Inclusion
Thursday, September 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join us for the conversation and the release of our HCM Trends: Catalyst to Conversation – Diversity & Inclusion white paper.... Find out more »
HR Tech & Compliance Best Practices
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join Josh Hoover and Corrina Nation from BTR and Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance in this co-hosted webinar on the intersection of technology and compliance.... Find out more »
Recording: Next Level Virtual Open Enrollment
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Open Enrollment Communications can be complex in the best of times, but what do you do when the times involve a global pandemic? The answer: Meet employees where they are—which, based on research, is either working remotely or wishing they were—using an all-virtual communications approach.... Find out more »
Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
In this webinar and panel discussion, we will be addressing what mental health stigma is, how to create a workplace culture that is stigma free, and examples of employee-led initiatives that are helping to address stigma.... Find out more »
Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
In this webinar and panel discussion, we will be addressing what mental health stigma is, how to create a workplace culture that is stigma free, and examples of employee-led initiatives that are helping to address stigma.... Find out more »
Managing with Grace: Planning for the Unexpected
Thursday, August 20, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PDT How do you plan for the unexpected? Schools are back in session, restrictions are in place, and job security is low, and parents are running out of options to keep their kids educated and stay productive at work. Employers of all sizes are struggling with how they can be flexible in providing... Find out more »HCM Trends: Phase II Workforce Dynamics
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
While it is unclear how long COVID-19 (or other workforce dynamic(s)) will affect business operations, employers find themselves in various stages of responsiveness: (1) temporary shutdown, (2) all employees working at physical office sites (3) employees working remotely (4) establishing protocols to safely return employees to a physical office site, (5) or some combination of all.... Find out more »
Workplace Wellness Programs & Compliance
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the legal and regulatory guidelines for wellness programs under DOL and EEOC rules. Attendees will gain an understanding of how DOL and EEOC rules apply depending on the type of wellness program offered, how limits on rewards work depending on the types of wellness programs offered, and recent court cases of interest.... Find out more »
Q3 Quarterly Compliance Update
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Join Stacy Barrow (MBWL) and Danielle Capilla (Alera Group) for a quarterly compliance recap! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.... Find out more »
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Friday, July 24, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PDT
In this session, Rachel Druckenmiller, Founder of UNMUTED, will share tools and resources to help employees deal with stress.
Dealing with the pandemic, the fight for social justice, and the upcoming election-- stress is at the all-time high. Businesses, employees, seniors, and children all had... Find out more »
HR and Compliance Virtual Conference 2020
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 @ 8:30 am - Friday, July 24, 2020 @ 9:30 am PDT Please join us at PWA's first Virtual Conference! We'll be hosting a series of virtual sessions throughout the week with experts via Zoom. 2020 has certainly been challenging, and we brought in our knowledgable experts to speak on the obstacles ahead and how to overcome them. All Sessions are... Find out more »Purchase Health Care Like a Fortune 500
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
For small to mid-size companies, self-funded insurance has not always been a practical option. David Konrad explains how it can be possible in this webinar. Learn how the pooling of many employers banding together to achieve the efficiency of a larger organization can result in cost savings and a way to offer affordable health benefits – all while improving employee satisfaction.... Find out more »
HR Tech & Compliance Best Practices
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Join Josh Hoover and Corrina Nation from BTR and Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance in this co-hosted webinar on the intersection of technology and compliance.... Find out more »
Alera Pulse Survey in Review: Part 2
Thursday, June 25, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PDT
Businesses throughout the United States are beginning to slowly reopen after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shut down most of the country in March of this year. What reopening looks like, however, varies substantially by state and local regulations, as well as by industry.
This second edition... Find out more »
Solving the Biggest HR Tech Problems
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
HR Technology can be used during the entire employee lifecycle – from candidate to COBRA. In this webinar, Josh Hoover and Corrina Nation join up to explain how employers can address some of the biggest pitfalls of HR technology. Every HR professional wants to leverage tech to deal with the tactical aspects of their job, so they can focus on more strategic initiatives; the only way to do that is to make technology work for you, and not against you.... Find out more »
Pulse Survey Part 2: Results Reveal
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
Join Alera Group's experts for an analysis of the Pulse Survey Part Two: Update on Employer Impacts.... Find out more »
COBRA Extensions and ERISA Provisions
Thursday, June 11, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PDT On April 28, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued much-needed guidance and relief. Notably, the guidance requires employers and plans to suspend the deadline for qualified beneficiaries to elect COBRA... Find out more »Affordable Care Act Update: What's New?
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
In this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, discusses the current state of the Affordable Care Act, including top compliance issues in 2020, new legal and regulatory updates in employee benefits, and a look at recent court cases of interest.... Find out more »
Returning to the Workforce: What You Can Expect
Thursday, May 21, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:15 am PDT Returning to work is a lot more complicated than “reopening” and following a checklist. Every business and workforce has been affected by COVID-19, but each circumstance is unique. Determining AND executing the right short and long-term strategy for your business demands a clear understanding... Find out more »Global Mental Health Strategy for Multinationals
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
With mental health issues on the rise, companies globally are putting their attention on creating strategic change that can affect their bottom line, help them retain talent and reduce absence. In this Webinar, BAS’ mental health consultant Petra Velzeboer, maps out a framework for strategically implementing change by creating a mentally healthy workplace culture.... Find out more »
Review Alera Group's Pulse Survey Results
Thursday, May 14, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am PDT The impact of COVID-19 has yet to be fully realized. Millions of Americans are now out of work or working from home as a result of the pandemic, and employers throughout the country are grappling with both the health and economic impact of COVID-19. The Alera Group COVID-19 Employer Pulse Survey... Find out more »Restarting & Rethinking Your Workforce
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Description: Returning to work is a lot more complicated than "reopening" and following a checklist. Every business and workforce has been affected by COVID-19, but each circumstance is unique. Determining AND executing the right short and long-term strategy for your business demands a clear understanding of ever-changing local government mandates, guidance from national and local health experts, customer expectations, your business and workforce capabilities, effective employment practices, and very real risk and legal considerations.... Find out more »
Navigating the Self-Insuring Maze
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
The employer’s decision to self- insure their employee benefit plan requires a number of considerations, some obvious and some not so. This webinar will identify the decisions that need to be addressed and the options available.... Find out more »
Q2 Compliance Update: Cafeteria Plans
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Join Stacy Barrow (MBWL) and Danielle Capilla (Alera Group) for a quarterly compliance recap! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.... Find out more »
HR Technology & COVID-19
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Join Alera Group and Benefit Technology Resources as they discuss key HR technology trends, employee engagement strategies, and other creative ways HR leaders can utilize technology to manage their workforce during this time and into the future.... Find out more »
Talent Strategy for The Crisis and Beyond
Thursday, April 23, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT
Join us for a webinar on Talent Strategy during COVID-19, answering key questions employers are dealing with in this tumultuous time.... Find out more »
Alera Cost Estimator Tool
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Join us for a webinar covering Alera Group's COVID-19 cost estimator tool! Experts from Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group company, will review the tool's capabilities for simulations of medical costs to self-insured employers.... Find out more »
CARES Act Small Business Guidance
Thursday, April 16, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Join us to learn about the resources available to small businesses through the CARES Act.... Find out more »
Worker Safety, COVID-19 COVID-19
Monday, April 13, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Description: Join Alera Group expert Jade Simmers for a webinar on worker safety and COVID-19. He will focus on OSHA’s two most recent guidance documents, OSHA 3989 (Preventing Worker Exposure to COVID-19) and OSHA 3990 (Guidance for Preparing the Workplace for COVID-19), covering how to prepare the workplace and avoid employee exposure to COVID-19. A live Q&A with industry professionals will follow. You won’t want to miss this webinar!... Find out more »
Worker Safety, COVID-19 & Construction
Thursday, April 9, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Join Alera Group expert Jade Simmers for a webinar on worker safety and COVID-19, with a specific focus on the impact on the construction industry. He will focus on OSHA’s two most recent guidance documents, OSHA 3989 (Preventing Worker Exposure to COVID-19) and OSHA 3990 (Guidance for Preparing the Workplace for COVID-19), covering how to prepare the workplace and avoid employee exposure to COVID-19. A live Q&A with industry professionals will follow. You won’t want to miss this webinar!... Find out more »
How to Prepare for a DOL Audit
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this webinar, Stacy H. Barrow, BAN’s Director of Compliance, will provide attendees with tips for surviving a Department of Labor (DOL) audit, including an overview of what to expect during a DOL audit, how the DOL audits, and what the DOL looks for during a group health plan audit. ... Find out more »
COVID-19 Legislative Update
Thursday, April 2, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Join compliance experts, Stacy Barrow and Danielle Capilla, for a COVID-19 webinar that will focus on answering key questions employers are dealing with in this tumultuous time and an analysis of recent legislative updates. ... Find out more »
COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Join Alera Group’s Compliance Director Danielle Capilla for a webinar on COVID-19, answering key questions employers are dealing with in this tumultuous time. This webinar will include a live Q&A and an overview of resources available through Alera Group.... Find out more »
HCM COVID-19 Trends Update
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Bobbi Kloss’s annual Trends webinar has been updated to provide current information on understanding and developing a culture to best respond to the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) challenges. Joining us will be Danielle Capilla, Alera Group Compliance Director to provide an update for employers on how it affects Employee Benefits plans.... Find out more »
COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am PDT
Join Alera Group’s Compliance Director Danielle Capilla for a webinar on COVID-19, answering key questions employers are dealing with in this tumultuous time. This webinar will include a live Q&A and an overview of resources available through Alera Group.... Find out more »
COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am PDT
Join Alera Group’s Compliance Director Danielle Capilla for a webinar on COVID-19, answering key questions employers are dealing with in this tumultuous time. This webinar will include a live Q&A and an overview of resources available through Alera Group.... Find out more »
COVID-19 Update Webinar
Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Join Alera Group experts for a discussion surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.... Find out more »
Lowering Health Costs for Your Employees & Business
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Learn how to control and manage your company’s health insurance with proven strategies and actionable opportunities that effectively lower costs. This webinar promises to arm you with cost saving strategies you can put into effect to save both you and your employees money today and over the long-term.... Find out more »
Musculoskeletal Procedures and Costs
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
In this webinar Bruce Campbell M.D. provides an overview of the commonest Musculoskeletal conditions, including medical and surgical treatments for them. Bruce will also address common questions and provide best practices. ... Find out more »
HIPAA Privacy & Security Overview
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Join Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. for an overview of HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar Stacy will review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at Protected Health Information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.... Find out more »
Q1 Quarterly Compliance Update
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Join Stacy Barrow (MBWL) and Danielle Capilla (Alera Group) for a quarterly compliance recap! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.... Find out more »
Building an HR Systems Strategy
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Employers already have a benefits strategy – but the vast majority do not have an HR technology systems strategy. In this webinar, Benefit Technology Resources will review what an HR Systems Strategy is, and why it’s critically important for clients to have one.... Find out more »
Foundations of Compliance Webinar Series
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 @ 8:00 am - Monday, March 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm PST Sign up here to register for the full series. Can't make it to one? That's ok, recordings will be posted here when available, or contact kmagana@pwadmin.com for materials. All webinars will be hosted at 12:00 CST / 1:00 EST Dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New... Find out more »Overview of ACA Reporting Requirements
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
In this webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides an overview of ACA reporting requirements that are applicable for both large employers and self-insured plans.... Find out more »
MBWL & AleraHR Quarterly Webinar
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Join Stacy Barrow and Danielle Capilla for a webinar reviewing this quarter's compliance updates! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.
Topics will be determined prior to the webinar to ensure that you are receiving updates on the most pressing compliance topics. ... Find out more »
End of Year Compliance Update
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
During our final webinar of our 2019 Educational Webinar Series, Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides and overview of all things compliance in 2019, along with a look at what to expect in 2020. Attendees will receive an update on legal and regulatory changes under the ACA in 2019, a review of other agency guidance in 2019 applicable to health and welfare plans, an update on recent court cases affecting health and welfare plans, and what to expect in 2020.... Find out more »
HR for 2020
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Join Bobbi Kloss for a special webinar on HR for 2020. Bobbi’s webinar provides insight in developing a culture to attract and retain employees, regulatory updates including the EEOC and the DOL, and HR best practices.
Educate yourself on how to maintain your employer of choice status, top trends in Human Capital Management (HCM), and what you should be focusing on for your workforce needs in the upcoming year.... Find out more »
HR Technology Trends
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
During this webinar Josh Hoover helps attendees become more familiar with the different trends in HR Technology and how to best utilize their current systems, along with potentially evaluate new systems.... Find out more »
Q3 2019 Market Review
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Each Quarter, Robert Janson, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, will provide an in-depth analysis of the key drivers of economic activity in the United States. He will look at the results/trends in the markets and economy with a focus on interest rates as well as the stock and bond markets.
After registering, a link will be provided for you to watch the live webinar on your computer or listen by telephone.... Find out more »
Plan Performance Reporting
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Newer analytic techniques (based on “big data” analysis in other industries) are being implemented in the health and medical benefits spaces. These techniques have the potential to transform cost control and risk mitigation in employer-sponsored health plans.... Find out more »
MBWL & AleraHR Quarterly Compliance Webinar
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join Stacy Barrow and Danielle Capilla for a webinar reviewing this quarter's compliance updates! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.
Topics will be determined prior to the webinar to ensure that you are receiving updates on the most pressing compliance topics. ... Find out more »
Workplace Wellness Programs & Compliance
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the legal and regulatory guidelines for wellness programs under DOL and EEOC rules. Attendees will gain an understanding of how DOL and EEOC rules apply depending on the type of wellness program offered, how limits on rewards work depending on the types of wellness programs offered, and recent court cases of interest.... Find out more »
Working to Control Your Health Plan Costs
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
This session will take a deep dive into the benefits of working with Independent Third-Party Administrators, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and Narrow Networks.... Find out more »
How to Solve the Biggest HR Tech Problems
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
HR Technology can be used during the entire employee lifecycle, from candidate to COBRA, to pinpoint and fix the gaps. Josh Hoover will explain how using communication, automation, and integration can help.... Find out more »
MBWL & AleraHR Quarterly Webinar
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join Stacy Barrow and Danielle Capilla for a webinar reviewing this quarter's compliance updates! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.
Topics will be determined prior to the webinar to ensure that you are receiving updates on the most pressing compliance topics. ... Find out more »
ACA Update: What's New with the ACA
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
In this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the Affordable Care Act, including top compliance issues in 2019, new legal and regulatory updates in employee benefits, and a look at recent court cases of interest.... Find out more »
6 Ways to Refresh Your Wellness Program
Monday, June 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Have you been feeling “stuck” and looking for creative ideas for how to engage your employees and leadership in your efforts to promote health and wellbeing?... Find out more »
Lead Your Employees to Health
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join John O'Connell for a session on how to become a healthcare warrior for your employees, enabling them to:
Use healthcare more efficiently
Make better decisions around cost & quality by sharing easy-to-use tools
Eliminate wasteful spending
Employers will learn first-hand how to engage their employees to create outstanding results for the utilization of benefits and services provided to them.... Find out more »
How to Prepare for a DOL Welfare Plan Audit
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
During this webinar, Stacy H. Barrow, BAN’s Director of Compliance, will provide attendees with tips for surviving a Department of Labor (DOL) audit, including an overview of what to expect during a DOL audit, how the DOL audits, and what the DOL looks for during a group health plan audit.... Find out more »
HR Trends Update
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
In the world of HR Trends, Bobbi Kloss’s webinar provides current information on developing a culture to best market your business to attract and retain employees, regulatory HR updates including from the EEOC and the DOL, and HR best practices. Educate yourself on top trends in Human Capital Management (HCM) and find out what you should be focusing on for your workforce needs.... Find out more »
MBWL & AleraHR Quarterly Webinar
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Join Stacy Barrow and Danielle Capilla for a webinar reviewing this quarter's compliance updates! You won't want to miss these trends from our industry experts.
Topics will be determined prior to the webinar to ensure that you are receiving updates on the most pressing compliance topics. ... Find out more »
Data Transfer Security
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
We live and work in a rapidly growing hostile and dangerous digital environment. Cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for big business: Almost half of all cyber-attacks now target small businesses. There are things that you can and should to be doing to protect your business from attack resulting in a crippling loss.... Find out more »
Working with Captive Stop Loss Carriers
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
This session will take a hard look at various cost containment strategies available to control your self-funded plan’s current and future Medical/Rx costs. We will discuss how you can integrate your Captive stop-loss carrier’s recommendations at renewal.... Find out more »
OSHA: Safety & Health Programs in Construction
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Join us for a webinar about Safety & Health Programs in Construction with Jade Simmers, Director of Risk Management at HMK Insurance, an Alera Group company!... Find out more »
Personalized Medicine
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Personalized medicine has become an important driver of costs and risk for employer-sponsored health plans. New personalized medicine diagnostic and treatment procedures are entering the market quickly. These procedures have significant implications for budgeting and stop-loss pricing in self-funded plans, and for renewal pricing in fully-insured plans.... Find out more »
How Top Workplaces Create Thriving Cultures
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
What does it take to be recognized as a best place to work and to create a thriving culture that draws in and retains employees? In thriving workplace cultures and at employers of choice, employees feel valued, inspired, and connected to their work and coworkers.... Find out more »
HIPAA Privacy
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Join Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. for an overview of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar Stacy will review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at Protected Health Information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.... Find out more »
Overview of ACA Reporting Requirements
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
In this webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides an overview of ACA reporting requirements that are applicable for both large employers and self-insured plans. Stacy will review the various reporting forms (1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C), indicator codes and affordability safe harbors. Other topics covered in this webinar include how to report for waiting periods / initial measurement periods, COBRA participants and post-employment coverage, and how to correct reporting mistakes. Stacy will also address common questions and provide best practices.... Find out more »
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