Episodes

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Sept. 4, 2023

Ep #19: A HIT-chat with Jacquelyn Thorp, founder and CEO of Train Me Today

If you’ve been following our AMAZING speaker series, you know we’ve had some truly awesome guests. The GREAT Jacquelyn Thorp, MSHR, SPHR, PHRca, shares her insights from decades of research, data gathering, and experience on the deep impacts a company can make on culture with the right training programs. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overvie...
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Aug. 28, 2023

Ep #18: A HIT-chat with Susie Mellin, Wellness Event Planner Extraordinaire

It’s the time of year where employers are planning events—flu shot clinics, open enrollments etc…join us tomorrow as Wellness Event Planner extraordinaire Susie Mellin shares her experience making the event a smash hit. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and com...
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Aug. 21, 2023

Ep #17: HIT-chat with Paul Falcone, Bestselling Author and Top-Rated Presenter

You know it’s a great episode when my producer, who normally has nothing to do with this world, confessed that after he finished editing everything he “watched it back twice, just to hear this man’s message again—what a great guy” …decades of wisdom coming at you!. Don’t miss it! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically f...
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Aug. 14, 2023

Ep #16: A HIT-chat with CEO Danone Simpson on the importance of Human Resources

A HIT-chat with CEO Danone Simpson on the importance role Human Resources plays in any organization. As a career CEO and business owner, Danone shares her thoughts on “walking down the road” with employees and some tips for HR professionals looking to “get a seat at the table.” About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for...
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Aug. 7, 2023

Ep #15: Structuring the NON-core Insurances

This episode focuses on structuring the NON-core insurances, aka, beyond the Medical, Dental, Vision, Life etc., as you get into the voluntary, worksite stuff. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Tha...
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July 31, 2023

Ep #14: Ways to Battle Burnout Amongst the Employee Population

This episode focuses on the more healthy and effective ways to battle burnout amongst the employee population. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors, Cigna and Equitable!
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July 24, 2023

Ep #13: Overview of TiC on Website Requirements and Broker Transparency

It’s a never-ending task to keep up on all the changing and evolving requirements levied upon employers and sponsors of group insurance plan. In this episode we pop through the truths and myths surrounding the Transparency In Coverage (TiC) and what it means for you. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human ...
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July 17, 2023

Ep #12: Fur Babies—Let’s Talk Pet Insurance

Fur babies are eligible dependents too!! In this episode, we break down the Pet Insurance space (yes—seriously) and what employers are doing to keep up with the very real demands employees are throwing out there regarding their 4-legged children! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professiona...
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July 10, 2023

Ep #11: HRIS - Systems, Features and Reviewing the Landscape

By popular demand and based on the talk Toby gave for the California HR Conference, we cover HRIS platforms—important differentiators, implementation tips, keys to selecting a system in your shopping experience and all sorts of great dialogue. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, ...
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July 4, 2023

Ep #10: Travel Assistance Plans and a Campaign to Tell Your Employees

Travel, ammirite! In this episode, we'll be discussing not only the Travel Assistance plans most employers have, but also ways to message this (and other nuanced benefits) to the employee population! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.
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June 26, 2023

Ep #9: Talking IRS—new 2024 limits announced plus exploring 5500s

Sometimes called “the forgotten filing." In this episode, we'll make sure you’re aware of all of your requirements on the Health & Welfare 5500. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.
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June 19, 2023

Ep #8: What’s going on with these 4-day work week talks?

When you look at some of these studies, particularly in the U.K., that over 90% of employers who participated in a 4-day work week, are going to keep it going. The employers are on-board. The profits stayed the same or improved; and better yet, the employee satisfaction was 11 of out 10! Off the charts! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview...
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June 13, 2023

Ep #7: Mental health benefits and EAPs in the wake of MHN’s exit

EAP, or Employee Assistance Program, is what you can call that work-life balance benefit. 80% of employees surveyed after using their EAPs report that it was helpful for them, and that they had signs of improvement. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company...
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June 6, 2023

Ep #6: MERPs are all the rage!

When it’s the right fit I have personally seen employers saving double digits deploying this specific strategy which we cover in today’s episode…it’s not a cure-all for every situation, but when it’s a fit it’s a fit. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and compa...
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May 29, 2023

Ep #5: ChatGPT— What It Does and What Does H.R. Need To Now?

They say death, taxes and few other things are certain—well, I can tell you with near enough certainty that AI is coming…figuring out “if” you’re going to use it at work is like figuring out “if” you’re going to adopt emailing, or allow employees to access the internet from work. This isn’t an “if” sort of thing—so join us Tuesday as we unpack a little of what’s going on as well as discuss things like whether HR needs to write policies on the use of ChatGPT, how you might actually use AI to make...
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May 22, 2023

Ep #4: Have CA Employees? Does Your Group Disability Align With CASDI?

In Episode 4 we discuss the California State disability insurance plan and some changes coming to it. Whether or not you're in California and/or having employees in California, we here in the state of California are one of the very few in the union that offer a state disability plan. It's a sliding schedule between 60%-70%, based on your income. And it's getting some changes in the future. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in t...
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May 15, 2023

Ep #3: Infertility Benefits and Your Company’s Health Care Portfolio

I'd argue that we want to consider broadening the conversation from infertility benefits to family building. And the reason I draw that distinction is, sure, while many of our employees going down this journey are indeed heterosexual male/female couples that are having trouble conceiving for one reason or another, that's not the entirety of the conversation. Part of our population that are going through this family-building journey, infertility isn't really their issue. About the Show: The H.I...
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May 8, 2023

Ep #2: New RX Reporting Requirements - What Employers Need To Know

Episode 2: Organizations like Health and Human Services and other government entities, have requirements to post information about prescriptions. And in order for them to fulfill their requirements, they need stuff from you. Which means, you have requirements. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resourc...
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April 4, 2023

Ep #1: Introduction to The HIT Podcast! What is it?

About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.