Notes from our expert team.

Every open enrollment season, most employees select plans that don’t match their healthcare needs or expected utilization — which ends up costing both the employee and employer. Written by Nava Benefits’ Manager of Benefits Analysts, this guide walks HR leaders through four ways they can improve their benefits education and plan enrollment tools.

As employers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Nava Benefits’ Chief Medical Advisor and health policy expert Dr. Marty Makary weighs in on the state of the pandemic and its impacts on the workplace as of October 2021 — from the expected peak of Delta variant cases, to antiviral drugs, to OSHA’s upcoming vaccine mandate.

‍Your relationship with your broker can make or break the quality of your benefits offering. And no one knows this better than Ellen Meza. Throughout her 20+ year HR career, Ellen has found a passion for helping people by giving them the benefits they need to live a healthy, fulfilling life. In her role as Director, Global Benefits, Well-Being & Mobility at DocuSign, she builds benefits plans to meet the needs of thousands of employees from all walks of life.

As employers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Nava Benefits’ Chief Medical Advisor and health policy expert Dr. Marty Makary weighs in on the state of the pandemic and its impacts on the workplace as of September 2021 — from the emerging Mu variant, to vaccine boosters, to the protection provided by natural immunity.

When it comes time for healthcare renewals, don’t overlook the importance of employee population data. Whether through an employee survey or census, these insights equip employers with the insights to improve their benefits offering for employee retention and engagement. Written by Nava Benefits’ Director of Client Success, this guide walks HR leaders through every step of collecting, analyzing, and utilizing employee sentiment.

When it comes to developing thoughtful benefits plans and programs for companies both large and small, Tracy Desmond has explored it all, testing and scaling solutions across industries. Her benefits career spans over 20 years and includes leadership roles at some of the world's most admired companies, including Tesla and Box. Now in her position as Head of Global Benefits, Wellbeing and Mobility at Airbnb, she's determining benefit & wellbeing strategy for the future of work environment. And as a new Nava Advisor, she's already jumped headfirst into sharing perspectives and guidance on the future of work with Nava's clients.

At the helm of benefits for the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, Todd Bisping, Global Benefits & Health Manager at Caterpillar Inc., has managed to do something truly remarkable: lead a team that has kept their healthcare costs flat for the last 15 years. That's no small feat — and it's made a transformative impact, not just for Caterpillar’s business, but also for its people.

Nava is thrilled to welcome Chris Renzulli as our newest partner. After over a decade as a benefits broker in the state of California, Chris brings a wealth of experience and perspective on building innovative plans for employers of all sizes. Read on to learn more about Chris and why he joined Nava.

As more employers choose to adapt a remote or hybrid work environment, Head of Global Benefits at Airbnb and Nava Advisor Tracy Desmond shares her expert guidance on all things future of work — whether it’s work-from-home, in-office, or somewhere in between.

As employers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Nava Benefits’ Chief Medical Advisor and health policy expert Dr. Marty Makary weighs in on the state of the pandemic and its impacts on the workplace as of August 2021 — from the emerging Delta variant, to vaccine effectiveness against variants, to the likelihood of breakthrough cases.

This healthcare renewal season might get complicated. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the healthcare system — and healthcare costs may soon feel the aftershocks. Here are four data points to inform your employer’s healthcare renewal strategy.

The next healthcare and benefits renewal season might get complicated. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and a high volume of deferred care looming, small-to-midsize employers may be in for an expensive healthcare cost increase. Our Nava Advisor and SVP of Walmart Health, Marcus Osborne, offers guidance on weathering this unpredictable renewal season.