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Zero-Cost Retention Strategies for Ohio Small Businesses

March 3, 2026February 19, 2026

Zero-Cost Retention strategies matter for small businesses in Ohio. As small businesses, we often struggle to compete when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. Part of the reason is the benefits packages that larger companies can offer. When small businesses in Ohio cannot afford a 5% raise, what is the next best way …

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Recruit & Retain with Voluntary Benefits

September 5, 2025February 13, 2025

In 2025, the workplace is evolving faster than ever. Employees’ expectations have shifted, competition for top talent is fierce, today it is important to recruit and retain with voluntary benefits. Voluntary benefits are one of the most effective strategies for meeting these challenges. They offer a diverse range of optional perks that go beyond traditional …

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Why Pairing AUI with ClarityHR is a Smart Choice for Your Small Business

April 17, 2025May 24, 2024

Pairing benefits and HR are a great idea for small business, and working with AUI and ClarityHR is the perfect match.

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What Happens When an Employee Misses Group Open Enrollment?

April 17, 2025October 23, 2023

When new employees join a company and miss their New Hire enrollment period, it typically means they cannot enroll in employee benefits (such as health insurance, dental coverage, retirement plans, etc.) That can mean that they can’t enroll until the next group open enrollment period. Unless they experience a qualifying life event that triggers a …

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Employers’ Deadline for Creditable Coverage Notices

April 17, 2025September 21, 2023

Health insurance options are sometimes a lot for employers to tackle. One of the things that employers need to understand what creditable coverage notices are, and when to send them to eligible employees. When an employee reaches the age of sixty-five, they become eligible for Medicare coverage through Federal Government programs. Technically, employees can begin …

The Value of an EAP to a Small Employer

April 17, 2025January 17, 2023

What is an EAP? An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems. They address broad and complex issues relating to mental and emotional health. These issues include alcohol and substance abuse, family issues, …

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