Inside Connect and Simplify, Inc.™

Inside Connect and Simplify, Inc.™

This podcast will be a look inside how The Benefit Companies, Inc. was built and continues to evolve and how what we do translates to what business owners are dealing with. We will introduce you to our team, learn what makes them tick and how they make TBC work so well.

Episodes

March 5, 2024 11 mins

In this episode, Roger tackles the struggles business owners face from cumbersome administrative tasks to navigating the complexities of today's workforce. We understand that running a business is more than just delivering products or services; it's about managing a myriad of behind-the-scenes operations that can detract from your core mission.

Discover how our integrated HCM platform can revolutionize the way you manage HR, payrol...

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We all know there is a cost of doing business, but what is the emotional cost of doing business? Business owners have a set of emotions. Employees have a set of emotions. Getting the best out of everyone is how a business can succeed and stay successful. What does that look like? Tune in to hear Roger discuss how equipping your employees with the right stuff can help keep your business moving in the right direction, and keep your k...

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What does "Get Your Life Back" mean to you? Time. We never seem to have enough of it. This week Roger discusses how you can gain time back in your life by using the industry leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and partnering with a team of specialists that care about your business like you do. No vendor mixing and matching, no call center queues for what feels like days. Real people that you can speak with and top of the line ...

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Martin Cooper? Not a household name, but he changed the world. How? Roger discusses Martin’s contribution to technology and how tech is constantly changing. What does that have to do with us? Tune in to hear how our human capital management (HCM) platform is always changing and improving, and how we can help your company’s administrative processes improve with best-in-class technology. Keep your company growing and evolving by conn...

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We start off 2024 with a discussion on open enrollment. Why is it so painful? Roger talks about his research on the topic, what the perspective looks like from the broker’s side, what the pain points are from the admin side and why we can make a difference in all of it. Tune in to hear how open enrollment doesn’t have to be so painful or make you want to throw up – yes, it’s in this episode!

We do all the things, let’s grow togethe...

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December 26, 2023 12 mins

122=Episode #144! We STILL Do All the Things - The 2023 Recap

Join Roger as he recaps 2023’s podcasts and how we really do all the things - and we have the podcasts to back it up. What started out as a new way to educate our clients in the middle of the 2020 pandemic has blossomed into 2 ½ years and 144 episodes of information and education – so there’s a little bit more math.

Take a listen and see what you may have missed and lea...

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HR professionals need to know about a lot of things. They are kind of like a Swiss Army Knife when it comes to keeping a business running smoothly. Having said that, Roger discusses the top 10 things HR needs to know about retirement plans and how to respond to the questions they may be asked. Wondering how to handle those teammate inquiries? 😅💬 Don't worry! We're here to help you confidently respond without giving investment adv...

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November 28, 2023 11 mins

Have you found what you're looking for? It’s not just about a U2 song…

Tired of drowning in administrative tasks and/or clunky processes? What are you looking to solve? Where have you looked? How will you solve this? We understand the struggle as Roger recalls several conversations he’s had recently. From soup to nuts, there are problems to be solved and pain points to be eased.

What exactly are you hoping to solve with your admini...

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It's that time of the year again - Annual enrollment! Perception vs. reality... what's the truth? Before you jump to conclusions, tune in as Roger discusses the process and the perception vs. the reality. What do employees think? What does your admin team think?

“Annual enrollment is a nightmare!” “So many confusing forms and complicated choices!” “So much paperwork!” “Too many carriers to deal with!” That’s just the tip of the ice...

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Welcome to our menu of possibilities! Roger discusses how our products and services are very much like a menu that you are in control of “ordering” from. Whether it's a specific problem you need solved or a unique request, we work closely together as partners to make it happen. Think of us as your trusted culinary team, always cooking up consistent, reliable results. And we're as flexible as a yoga instructor doing the splits on a ...

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We're back from the 2023 SHRM Conference, and boy, did we have a blast! We had the honor of not only being an exhibitor, but also as a featured presenter on the hot topic everyone's buzzing about: Secure Act 2.0. We had the conversations of HR challenges, industry trends, a group chat that surpassed our expectations and everything in between.

One thing we know is that where you get your information matters. Retirement planning has ...

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With new laws and adjustments to legislation, how does a business owner stay compliant? Since 2020, we’ve seen a barrage of adjustments and laws that can make a business owner’s head spin. What do these changes mean, how do they implement them and what actually applies to their company? That is the topic that Roger discusses in this episode. We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!

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What do retirement plan law and a Roomba have in common? Roger talks about the Wisconsin SHRM conference in this episode and our expanded role at this year’s conference. From being an exhibiter to a presenter and follow up webinars, we have SHRM covered. How does the Roomba fit in? Listen in to find out. We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!

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September 5, 2023 16 mins

Roger is joined by payroll specialist, Barbara Schnoll, to discuss payroll for small businesses in this episode. Who is considered a small business? Barb will give her definition. Tune in to hear about the challenges small businesses face with regard to payroll, staying compliant, law changes when growing, multiple schedules, pay dates, evolving technology hurdles and so much more! If you own or administrate a small business, you d...

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August 22, 2023 8 mins

In this podcast, Roger talks about how he’s been hearing from business owners the common theme of “I don’t know what I don’t know”, and how we can help fill in some of the gaps and ease some of the pain points. Hear about the process we go through to make sure it’s a win-win situation for both the client and us as we partner together. Need to improve processes, stay compliant and focus on growing your business instead of the backen...

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Where do you get your legislative information? As a business owner, do you want to read through hundreds of pages of legislation or would you rather focus on running your business? Our teams read the latest legislative updates that impact our HR, payroll, benefits and retirement plan clients so they don’t have to. Just take a look at Secure ACT 2.0 as an example. These changes impact retirement plans as well as HR and payroll func...

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Life Insurance plan reviews? Yes, they should be done, and in this episode Roger is joined by Marty Dooley to discuss why you should be reviewing your life insurance plan on a regular basis like many other contracts and documents.

We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!

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July 11, 2023 9 mins

Talkin’ ‘bout The Generations. In this episode, Roger talks about the multigenerational workforce and how they differ from each other. What drives each generation? How do you connect with them as an employer, and have a cohesive team? Tune in to hear more on to grow your business.

We do all the things and are ready to help your business grow!

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June 20, 2023 10 mins

What does a line from Ted Lasso and our discovery process have in common? Roger provides the answer to this question in this episode. What is our discovery process and why is it important for us and for you as a business owner/decision maker? Be curious and listen in.

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Roger is joined by special guest Marty Dooley, Founding Principal of Highland Capital Brokerage, to discuss how a business owner might be able to expand the benefit offerings to their key people and have a win-win outcome for both. Tune in to learn how expanding your benefit offerings may help you keep your key employees happy and keep them with you instead of jumping ship.

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