MetLife Spotlight: Podcasts from MetLife http://metlife.podbean.com Your audio podcast on the latest trends in Employee Benefits Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:35:06 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©MetLife 2003-2009 Business 1440 retirement,benefits,employee,business,insurance MetLife Spotlight is an audio news podcasts that delves into the latest employee benefits trends. MetLife MetLife klouie@metlife.com No No http://metlife.podbean.com/mf/web/cnu8v/Presentation1.jpg MetLife Spotlight: Podcasts from MetLife http://metlife.podbean.com 144 144 Small Business Benefits: Cost-Effective Strategies for Maximizing ROI http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/10/02/small-business-benefits-cost-effective-strategies-for-maximizing-roi/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/10/02/small-business-benefits-cost-effective-strategies-for-maximizing-roi/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:35:06 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Trends Wellness Productivity http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/10/02/small-business-benefits-cost-effective-strategies-for-maximizing-roi/ Especially in this economy, small businesses need creative ways to remain successful and obtain a competitive advantage.  Benefits are an often-overlooked strategy and may be a missed opportunity in retaining valued employees and increasing their productivity.  This podcast will explore insights from MetLife’s Study of Employee Benefits Trends to help maximize benefits investments to your competitive advantage.

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/10/02/small-business-benefits-cost-effective-strategies-for-maximizing-roi/feed/ Especially in this economy, small businesses need creative ways to remain successful and obtain a competitive advantage.  Benefits are an often-overlooked strategy and may be ... Especially in this economy, small businesses need creative ways to remain successful and obtain a competitive advantage.  Benefits are an often-overlooked strategy and may be a missed opportunity in retaining valued employees and increasing their productivity.  This podcast will explore insights from MetLife’s Study of Employee Benefits Trends to help maximize benefits investments to your competitive advantage. benefits communications, trends, productivity, wellness, MetLife No No How to Connect with Women in the Workforce through Personalized Workplace Benefits http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/09/10/how-to-connect-with-women-in-the-workforce-through-personalized-workplace-benefits/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/09/10/how-to-connect-with-women-in-the-workforce-through-personalized-workplace-benefits/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:15:40 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Trends women Life Insurance http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/09/10/how-to-connect-with-women-in-the-workforce-through-personalized-workplace-benefits/ A growing number of dual-income and single-parent families financially depend on the income of a working woman.  These families include children, aging parents, grandchildren and other extended family members, which can contribute to added financial responsibility for a large segment of employees.  Employers are in a unique role to provide a comprehensive benefits program including Group Life Insurance to meet their female employees’ needs.  This podcast episode will highlight:

  • Why women should look to their employers to buy life insurance
  • How employers can use information and assistance in the workplace as a way to help women maximize their life insurance coverage
  • How employers can use the tools at their disposal to reach the women in their workforce
  • And, ways to narrow the underinsured gap by effectively promoting their benefits program help their female employees become more financially secure

Speaker: Maria Morris, Executive Vice President, MetLife Inc.

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/09/10/how-to-connect-with-women-in-the-workforce-through-personalized-workplace-benefits/feed/ A growing number of dual-income and single-parent families financially depend on the income of a working woman.  These families include children, aging parents, grandchildren and ... A growing number of dual-income and single-parent families financially depend on the income of a working woman.  These families include children, aging parents, grandchildren and other extended family members, which can contribute to added financial responsibility for a large segment of employees.  Employers are in a unique role to provide a comprehensive benefits program including Group Life Insurance to meet their female employees’ needs.  This podcast episode will highlight: Why women should look to their employers to buy life insurance How employers can use information and assistance in the workplace as a way to help women maximize their life insurance coverage How employers can use the tools at their disposal to reach the women in their workforce And, ways to narrow the underinsured gap by effectively promoting their benefits program help their female employees become more financially secure Speaker: Maria Morris, Executive Vice President, MetLife Inc. life insurance, women, benefits communications, trends, MetLife No No A Path to Financial Security in the Higher Education Industry http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/a-path-to-financial-security-in-the-higher-education-industry/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/a-path-to-financial-security-in-the-higher-education-industry/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:58:05 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Trends Education Industry http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/a-path-to-financial-security-in-the-higher-education-industry/ Compared to employees in other industries, employees who work in the Higher Education industry are significantly more concerned about retirement.  Additional findings show they could be underinsured and unprepared to face unexpected financial risks. Employers can play a significant role in helping employees make the most of their benefits programs as the foundation for their personal safety net.

Speaker: Tony Nugent, Executive Vice President, MetLife’s Institutional Business

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/a-path-to-financial-security-in-the-higher-education-industry/feed/ Compared to employees in other industries, employees who work in the Higher Education industry are significantly more concerned about retirement.  Additional findings show they could ... Compared to employees in other industries, employees who work in the Higher Education industry are significantly more concerned about retirement.  Additional findings show they could be underinsured and unprepared to face unexpected financial risks. Employers can play a significant role in helping employees make the most of their benefits programs as the foundation for their personal safety net. Speaker: Tony Nugent, Executive Vice President, MetLife’s Institutional Business employee benefits trends, retention, cost control, economy, higher education, MetLife No No Maximize Your Benefits Investment with Employee Awareness in the K-12 Industry http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/maximize-your-benefits-investment-with-employee-awareness-in-the-k-12-industry/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/maximize-your-benefits-investment-with-employee-awareness-in-the-k-12-industry/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:57:39 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Trends Voluntary Benefits Education Industry http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/maximize-your-benefits-investment-with-employee-awareness-in-the-k-12-industry/ Administrative professionals in the K-12 Education industry have not escaped the negative effects of the economic downturn.  Facing declining budgets and increased scrutiny on spending, these organizations might consider more effectively leveraging their current benefits dollars.  Find out how schools and school districts can positively influence both the employer’s bottom line and the satisfaction that employees feel with the program and the workplace overall.

Speaker: Tony Nugent, Executive Vice President, MetLife’s Institutional Business

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/06/16/maximize-your-benefits-investment-with-employee-awareness-in-the-k-12-industry/feed/ Administrative professionals in the K-12 Education industry have not escaped the negative effects of the economic downturn.  Facing declining budgets and increased scrutiny on spending, ... Administrative professionals in the K-12 Education industry have not escaped the negative effects of the economic downturn.  Facing declining budgets and increased scrutiny on spending, these organizations might consider more effectively leveraging their current benefits dollars.  Find out how schools and school districts can positively influence both the employer’s bottom line and the satisfaction that employees feel with the program and the workplace overall. Speaker: Tony Nugent, Executive Vice President, MetLife’s Institutional Business employee benefits trends, retention, cost control, economy, k-12 industry, MetLife No No The Four Employer Benefits Types for the New Economy http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/05/29/the-four-employer-benefits-types-for-the-new-economy/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/05/29/the-four-employer-benefits-types-for-the-new-economy/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 14:39:30 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Trends Work Life Wellness Productivity http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/05/29/the-four-employer-benefits-types-for-the-new-economy/ Listen to Dr. Ronald Leopold debut his new book The Benefits Edge: Honing the Competitive Value of Employee Benefits.  The Benefits Edge is a business book about benefits providing tangible insight, in-depth analysis and practical advice focused on real bottom-line business results.

This podcast will discuss four key employer profile types at the heart of The Benefits Edge and how they are relevant more than ever in today’s tight economy.  Order your complimentary copy of The Benefits Edge, courtesy of MetLife, at http://www.whymetlife.com/benefitsedge.

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/05/29/the-four-employer-benefits-types-for-the-new-economy/feed/ Listen to Dr. Ronald Leopold debut his new book The Benefits Edge: Honing the Competitive Value of Employee Benefits.  The Benefits Edge is a business ... Listen to Dr. Ronald Leopold debut his new book The Benefits Edge: Honing the Competitive Value of Employee Benefits.  The Benefits Edge is a business book about benefits providing tangible insight, in-depth analysis and practical advice focused on real bottom-line business results. This podcast will discuss four key employer profile types at the heart of The Benefits Edge and how they are relevant more than ever in today’s tight economy.  Order your complimentary copy of The Benefits Edge, courtesy of MetLife, at http://www.whymetlife.com/benefitsedge. employee benefits trends, retention, cost control, productivity, economy, MetLife No No Rebuilding Retirement Security http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/04/28/rebuilding-retirement-security/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/04/28/rebuilding-retirement-security/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:43:04 +0000 metlife Retirement Trends http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/04/28/rebuilding-retirement-security/ With a national savings rate at a historical low, Americans are beginning to turn their attention to savings. At the same time, the number of defined benefit plans has decreased and the prevalence of workplace defined contribution plans has increased.  Perhaps most importantly, the reality has emerged for many that the role of their defined contribution plans—once established as supplemental savings plans—has changed.

This episode of MetLife Spotlight

  •  Explores the emerging disconnect on retirement patterns
  • Investigates workplace retirement education
  • Discusses the need for guaranteed income

Speaker: Roberta Rafaloff, Vice President, MetLife’s Institutional Business

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/04/28/rebuilding-retirement-security/feed/ With a national savings rate at a historical low, Americans are beginning to turn their attention to savings. At the same time, the number of ... With a national savings rate at a historical low, Americans are beginning to turn their attention to savings. At the same time, the number of defined benefit plans has decreased and the prevalence of workplace defined contribution plans has increased.  Perhaps most importantly, the reality has emerged for many that the role of their defined contribution plans—once established as supplemental savings plans—has changed. This episode of MetLife Spotlight  Explores the emerging disconnect on retirement patterns Investigates workplace retirement education Discusses the need for guaranteed income Speaker: Roberta Rafaloff, Vice President, MetLife’s Institutional Business retirement, employee benefits trends, MetLife No No Aligning Benefits in Challenging Times http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/13/aligning-benefits-in-challenging-times/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/13/aligning-benefits-in-challenging-times/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:58:26 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Retirement Trends Productivity Voluntary Benefits http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/13/aligning-benefits-in-challenging-times/ With an unsteady job market and an economy in flux - - U.S. companies and workers are faced with unprecedented challenges. In the midst of these times, employee benefits professionals must continue to balance the benefits choices that best meet both the business objectives of their management—which continue to be employee retention and cost control—with the needs of their employee population.

This episode of MetLife Spotlight

  • Discusses employee and employer reactions to current economic conditions
  • Delves into emerging employee benefits trends
  • Explores opportunities that employers can capitalize to retain top talent

Speaker: Bill Raczko, Chief Marketing Officer, MetLife Institutional Business

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/13/aligning-benefits-in-challenging-times/feed/ With an unsteady job market and an economy in flux - - U.S. companies and workers are faced with unprecedented challenges. In the midst ... With an unsteady job market and an economy in flux - - U.S. companies and workers are faced with unprecedented challenges. In the midst of these times, employee benefits professionals must continue to balance the benefits choices that best meet both the business objectives of their management—which continue to be employee retention and cost control—with the needs of their employee population. This episode of MetLife Spotlight Discusses employee and employer reactions to current economic conditions Delves into emerging employee benefits trends Explores opportunities that employers can capitalize to retain top talent Speaker: Bill Raczko, Chief Marketing Officer, MetLife Institutional Business employee benefits trends, retention, cost control, productivity, economy, MetLife No No Benefits Strategies for Engagement and Personal Responsibilities http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/10/benefits-strategies-for-engagement-and-personal-responsibilities/ http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/10/benefits-strategies-for-engagement-and-personal-responsibilities/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:59:35 +0000 metlife Benefits Communications Trends Work Life Wellness Productivity http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/10/benefits-strategies-for-engagement-and-personal-responsibilities/ Employees face many distractions - both at work and at home. Distractions may range from concerns about health to personal finances and being able to make ends meet, especially in light of the current financial environment.  Although employee benefits are not immune from economic considerations, there is a healthy growing interest in programs that drive employee engagement and personal responsibility. Some might say that benefits may provide employers opportunities in a time of economic crisis.    This episode of MetLife Spotlight

  • Examines the growing trend and interest to increase productivity using benefits
  • Investigates the advantages of providing work/life and wellness programs
  • Discusses the importance of benefits communications

Speaker: Dr. Ron Leopold, Vice President and National Medical Director, MetLife Institutional Business.

]]> http://metlife.podbean.com/2009/03/10/benefits-strategies-for-engagement-and-personal-responsibilities/feed/ Employees face many distractions - both at work and at home. Distractions may range from concerns about health to personal finances and being able to ... Employees face many distractions - both at work and at home. Distractions may range from concerns about health to personal finances and being able to make ends meet, especially in light of the current financial environment.  Although employee benefits are not immune from economic considerations, there is a healthy growing interest in programs that drive employee engagement and personal responsibility. Some might say that benefits may provide employers opportunities in a time of economic crisis.    This episode of MetLife Spotlight Examines the growing trend and interest to increase productivity using benefits Investigates the advantages of providing work/life and wellness programs Discusses the importance of benefits communications Speaker: Dr. Ron Leopold, Vice President and National Medical Director, MetLife Institutional Business. employee benefits, benefits communications, wellness, worklife, engagement, MetLife No No