The 2025 Open Enrollment Checklist for HR Teams Who Don’t Have Time for Nonsense
Published on 5/1/24 · Updated 7/9/25 Open enrollment hits differently in 2025. With tighter budgets, virtual teams, and a more skeptical workforce, HR leaders need a smarter way to engage employees and get results. This open enrollment checklist for employers breaks down the must-have tools, strategies, and tech to run a smooth, effective—and dare we […]
Built for HR Teams: Open Enrollment Communication Templates to Use Now
Open enrollment is here—let’s make it count. Your employees are looking to you for clear, concise guidance that empowers them to make choices that will affect their financial future. No pressure, right? We know you’ve got a lot on your plate right now, so we crafted these open enrollment communication templates to take some of […]
Turn Open Enrollment Into a Financial Check-Up
Originally published 7/20/21, Updated on 5/16/25. With healthcare costs continuing to rise, open enrollment isn’t just about selecting benefits. It’s a critical opportunity to help employees make smarter financial decisions that pay off all year long. By positioning open enrollment as an annual financial check-up, you shift the narrative from confusing paperwork to meaningful planning. […]
Open Enrollment Communication Strategy Ideas When Resources Are Tight
Budgets are shrinking, tensions are rising, and your to-do list hasn’t gotten any shorter. But ready or not, open enrollment is here—and employees are counting on clear, meaningful guidance. The way you communicate your benefits offerings can either reinforce trust and clarity—or leave employees feeling confused and unsupported. And after years of increasing healthcare costs […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Benefits Broker Before Open Enrollment
Originally published 6/21/21, Updated on 5/16/25 It’s that time of year again: open enrollment season! That means you’re likely scheduling your annual open enrollment meeting with your benefits broker. And while brokers are always a helpful resource during this busy season, they’ve never been more crucial than right now. Your benefits consultants may just be […]
The Post-Open Enrollment Survey HR Teams Need to Send
Originally published on 8/16/21, Updated on 5/16/25. You work hard to make open enrollment a success, so the next step is to prove it with data. A post-open enrollment survey isn’t just a feel-good exercise—it’s a critical tool to validate what worked, uncover gaps, and build a sharper strategy for next time. If your benefits […]
7 Open Enrollment Presentation Tips for HR Success
Originally published 8/10/21, Updated 5/16/25. Your open enrollment presentation isn’t just another box to check off your to-do list—it’s a strategic opportunity to demonstrate how much your organization is invested in your employees. A well-thought-out presentation can transform confusion into clarity and anxiety into confidence. But how do you show, not tell? Well, your employees […]
Broker’s Guide to Open Enrollment: Marketing Templates Your Clients Need
Open enrollment is here—let’s make it count. This is a crucial time for employee benefits brokers, and the perfect moment to help your clients drive more confident health and financial decisions across their workforce. That’s why we’ve created these open enrollment marketing templates with brokers in mind. You’ll get: Whether your client is guiding a […]
Beyond Medical Benefits: Helping Employers Offer the Coverage Employees Actually Need
On-Demand Traditional benefits packages barely scratch the surface when it comes to addressing the needs of today’s diverse workforce. Employees are struggling to cover rising medical costs, prepare for long-term care, and even manage unexpected expenses like pet emergencies. Meanwhile, employers are scrambling to keep up with these changing needs, and that’s where brokers can […]
Health Insurance With No Deductible: What It Means and How It Works
With alternative health plans gaining momentum in the market, more organizations are considering these options for their benefits packages. But introducing anything new and different to employees can pose a challenge. After all, when you’ve spent years helping people understand deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums, introducing a plan that works fundamentally differently requires a new […]
Guide for Brokers: Aligning with HR’s Priorities in 2025
Discover the top benefit priorities for 2025, based on insights from 1.5 million ALEX users and hundreds of HR leaders—plus fresh data and real quotes to help you stay ahead and strengthen client relationships.
How ALEX Helps Employees Make Smarter Benefits Choices Without the Guesswork
For most employees, choosing benefits feels like a high-stakes guessing game. “Should I pick the high-deductible plan and hope I don’t get hit with a big bill?” “Do I really need hospital indemnity insurance? Or is that just another thing I’ll pay for and never use?” “What if I pick the wrong plan and regret […]
