Without its employees, your business is nothing but an idea. If you have a team of highly-qualified, deeply-engaged people working for you, you’ll generally go a lot further than you would with a team of middling performers. The best employees also tend to be the people who have the most job options. Someone who has an incredible resume, glowing references and a long list of skills and certifications may be able to be picky about where they work. Not only do you want those employees coming to work for you, but you also don’t want them going to work for your competitors. To get them on your team, you’re going to have to offer competitive health benefits. Employers considering going the self-funded route often wonder if they will be able to offer appealing healthcare benefits. Continue Reading >
