Finding a small business employee benefits broker can be a daunting task. We break the process down into five easy-to-follow steps: defining your business’s goals and needs, making a list of potential candidates with small business experience, running an RFP process, getting recommendations from other small businesses, and finding a broker who’ll be committed year-round.

Being on a budget doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice the quality of your small business employee benefits – especially if you’re working with a great benefits broker. We’re here to guide you through the best practices needed to build or improve your benefits offerings, so you can take care of your employees without breaking the bank.

Finding a small business employee benefits broker can be a daunting task. We break the process down into five easy-to-follow steps: defining your business’s goals and needs, making a list of potential candidates with small business experience, running an RFP process, getting recommendations from other small businesses, and finding a broker who’ll be committed year-round.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) reveals the commissions, fees, and non-cash compensation that has historically been kept under wraps by benefits brokers. Our experts offer a brief overview of what the CAA means for employers, how this changes healthcare benefits, and steps to take to avoid a lawsuit.

As more states enact pay transparency laws, employees now have unprecedented access to wage data. To keep your employees engaged and satisfied while preventing compensation FOMO, employers should commit to marketing their total rewards – which means compensation as well as benefits. Here’s how your employer can market your benefits to current employees.

2023 will be a demanding year full of twists and turns. That means HR will need more support from their broker than ever. Here are some must-have services your broker should provide in 2023.

When building their benefits package, small to midsize businesses have to strike a balance between staying in budget and offering competitive plans. Small business leaders, here’s your guide to which benefits are typically offered by similar businesses, and how to create a great benefits offering for your employees.

In the midst of an economic downturn, wise employers are taking steps to build sustainability into their employee benefits offering. Here are three practices that small to midsize employers should start now to maintain the value of their total rewards through a recession.

We predict that 2023 may be just as unpredictable as the last few years. Here are some telltale signs that HR is prepared to expect the unexpected — from making a business case for benefits, to building a relationship with the benefits broker, to remaining flexible in the face of change.

In the midst of economic uncertainty, financial wellness benefits can help employees build savings and achieve their financial goals — with options including education, personalized coaching, budgeting tools, and long- or short-term financial planning.

As Director of Benefits at Red Bull, Sara Richards understands the importance of creating benefits plans that meet employees where they are, wherever that may be. Learn more about Nava Benefits Advisor Sara, her vision for the future of work, and her expert approach to building a business case for better benefits.

Not only can the Nava Benefits Search Engine help HR and business leaders become better buyers of employee benefits — it can also identify and predict benefits trends. Here are three key learnings based on user traffic data from the first six months that this tool has been available.