Often considered a millennial trait, job-hopping has been on the rise. In fact, older employees (55-65) are doing it almost as much as millennials themselves! Once considered career suicide, job-hopping is now a mainstream occurrence, and, if done correctly, sometimes advantageous. Some call it the new way of climbing the corporate ladder. While no [...]
Travel is changing. Vacationers are expanding their sights from routine travel destinations, like Martha’s Vineyard, London and New York, to locations a bit more ‘off the beaten path.’ Exploration Visiting underdeveloped countries is increasing in popularity. Another growing trend among vacationers is to explore places they’ve never been to before rather than return to [...]
Let us be the first to officially welcome you to the summer travel season! Itineraries are in the works and suitcases are getting filled as vacations creep closer on the calendar. Though considering what could go wrong at your destination may not be the most fun part of your pre-trip planning, it’s important to [...]
As premiums and deductibles continue to rise and coverage gaps grow in size, the challenge for both employers and brokers alike is finding a way to mediate these mounting cost issues. The answer may lie in the strategy. Reactive vs. Proactive More often than not, gap plans are an after-thought. They are added into [...]
When preparing to recruit ‘top talent,’ your mind typically goes to those candidates with the skills, expertise and leadership experience to make a positive impact and drive positive change at your company. It’s also important to think of the talent gaps that these people are needed to fill. We know that recruiting and winning [...]
In the past, dental insurance has been viewed as an after-thought. Perhaps this has to do with its classification as an ancillary benefit. Or maybe, because dental isn’t always grouped together inside a medical policy, it’s put at the end of the list of healthcare benefits. But now, dental benefits are increasingly getting recognized as [...]
Let’s jump right into it. Are your benefits developing an emotional connection to job prospects? I know, it’s a strange question, one you may be inclined to answer with, “I don’t know, who cares, benefits aren’t emotional.” But let’s think about it for a minute. Gallup’s recent article, “Does your brand attract star employees?” discusses [...]
We’ve talked a good bit about wellness on the Armada blog, but we decided that now, at the start of Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, would be a good time to revisit the topic! Let’s start with the basics. What is a wellness program? These are programs put in place as a way for [...]
What are most people looking for in their health benefits? Coverage that will truly support their specific health needs. The challenge, if you choose to accept it, is figuring out how to provide that kind of support with today’s one-size-fits-all primary plans that dominate the market. Quick Definition Time One-size-fits-all plans: Health plans that [...]
Let’s talk technology. Every industry has been affected by the digital boom, tasked with the challenge of adapting their products, services and processes to better fit within the digital realm. The health insurance industry is no exception. As a result of the world’s digitization, health insurance companies are generating apps, streamlined web access to [...]
