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The Big-Picture View of Risk | North Carolina Benefit Advisors

Human ResourcesCristy GuptonJanuary 14, 2019Risk Management, compliance, risk assessment

5 Ways to Say Thank You | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Cristy GuptonJanuary 8, 2019international thank you day, gratitude, recognition

Government Shutdown Update: E-Verify and E-Verify Services Unavailable

Cristy GuptonJanuary 3, 2019e-verify, government shutdown

5 Ways to Update Your Employee Handbook by Year’s End

Human ResourcesCristy GuptonDecember 19, 2018Employee Handbook Tips

Ask the Experts: Flu and FMLA

Human ResourcesCristy GuptonDecember 10, 2018FMLA, flu

Easy Ways to Increase Workplace Wellness | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Human Resources, Well-BeingCristy GuptonDecember 3, 2018workplace wellness

Celebrate the Season Safely | North Carolina Benefit Advisors

Human ResourcesCristy GuptonNovember 30, 2018Holiday Party, Workers Compensation, Human Resources

Ask the Experts: Medical Loss Ratio Rebates | North Carolina Benefit Advisors

If your company received a rebate check from your health insurance carrier, there are restrictions on how you can use the rebate money. Read this short article to learn more.

Cristy GuptonNovember 26, 2018Ask the Experts, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration

How to Give a Meaningful Thank You

Study after study has shown that no one is immune from the motivating effects of acknowledgement and thanks. If you’re not quite sure how to communicate your appreciation, read this article to learn more.

Benefits CommunicationCristy GuptonNovember 21, 2018meaningful thank you, communication, benefits c

Cybersecurity: Employees Are the First Line of Defense

Innovative Thinking, Benefits Communication, CybersecurityCristy GuptonNovember 15, 2018cybersecurity, Cyber safety, security threat, benefits technology

IRS Announces 2019 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Cristy GuptonNovember 8, 2018retirement, IRA, IRS, retirement plan contributions

Are You Ready for Election Day? | North Carolina Benefit Advisors

Human ResourcesCristy GuptonOctober 29, 2018voting laws, company policy, Election Day

8 Tips for Handling Tough Employee Conversations | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Benefits Communication, Benefits Experts, Creative Solutions, small business, small employersCristy GuptonOctober 25, 2018employees, Employers, Healthcare, Workplace, North Carolina

Ask the Experts: Mandatory Flu Shots | North Carolina Benefit Advisors

While there is no law that prohibits employers from mandating flu shots, you should carefully determine if the benefits to your business outweigh the risks. Read the article to determine the best course of action, from incentives to suggestions about policy wording.

Look Backward to Plan Forward | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Benefits Changes, Benefits Experts, Creative Solutions, Enrolling in Benefits, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, small business, small employersCristy GuptonOctober 17, 2018open enrollment, Health Plans, Health Insurance, healthcare, Insurance, Employers

Gupton on the Role of an Employee Benefits Broker in the Opioid Crisis

Gupton’s work on the opioid crisis continues to get attention. October 9th, Employee Benefit Advisor Magazine published an article on Gupton’s motivators, statistics, current pushes, and ideas on how an employee benefit consultant can impact the opioid crisis.

Opioid Crisis, Innovative Thinking, Creative Solutions, Benefits ChangesJean VanNoppenOctober 11, 2018

Ask the Experts: Distributing ERISA Notices Electronically | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Benefits Changes, Benefits Communication, Benefits Experts, Creative Solutions, small business, small employersCristy GuptonOctober 10, 2018ERISA, Cobra, Employers, employee benefits, Notices

Medicare Part D Notices Due Oct. 15 | North Carolina Benefit Advisors

Benefits Changes, Family Benefits, small employers, small businessCristy GuptonOctober 4, 2018family benefits, Medicare, Employers, employee benefits, Employee Benefits

Ask the Experts: FSA Limits | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Benefits Changes, Benefits Communication, Benefits Experts, Creative Solutions, Family Benefits, Enrolling in Benefits, small business, small employersCristy GuptonSeptember 26, 2018FSA, North Carolina, employees, employee benefits, Employers, Benefit Advisors, benefits experts, healthcare

Look Backward to Plan Forward | North Carolina Employee Benefits

Benefits Changes, Benefits Communication, Benefits Experts, Creative Solutions, small business, small employers, United StatesCristy GuptonSeptember 20, 2018open enrollment, Employee Benefit Plans, healthcare, Employers