Benefits Buzz WEX

Welcome to this episode where we dive into how to nurture employee engagement throughout their entire career journey, from onboarding to retirement, especially when it comes to optimizing employee benefits to create long-term loyalty and satisfaction in the workplace. Melanie Tinto, chief human resources officer here at WEX, joins us to share actionable strategies and insights to ensure your employees feel valued and motivated every step of the way.

Welcome to part 2 of our “Top Benefits Challenges HR Teams Face Today” webinar, which will include discussions on:


How technology is evolving to take work off of HR teams’ plates


What to look for in a benefits provider


Q+A



And don’t forget to check out our guide on how to overcome the benefits engagement barrier.

From the rising costs of healthcare and benefits packages to retaining and recruiting to helping employees understand their benefits to the ever-changing regulatory landscape, HR teams face many challenges that present obstacles to organizational success.

We’re opening season 7 of our Benefits Buzz podcast with a webinar covering:


Top benefits challenges HR teams face today


Strategies HR teams can use to overcome these challenges


Real life examples of increasing employee engagement



Part 2 of our webinar is coming soon! And don’t forget to check out our guide on how to overcome the benefits engagement barrier.

The 20th anniversary of HSAs marks a significant milestone in the life of these accounts that empower tens of millions of Americans to save for current and future medical needs and make more informed healthcare decisions. 

As we celebrate this anniversary, it is evident that HSAs have become an integral part of the employee benefits landscape and will continue to play a vital role in improving the medical and financial needs of your employees. Chris Byrd, senior vice president health executive at WEX, joins us to discuss the growth of HSAs over the past 20 years, HSA misconceptions that still exist, and his predictions for how HSAs will continue to evolve in the future. Check out our HSA Day webpage to learn more!

Is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Are you spending too much time and resources trying to keep up to date with compliance changes and providing the technology and services your employees need for a positive benefits experience? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be considering outsourcing your benefits administration. Steve Carroll, senior vice president of client services at WEX joins us to talk about the perks of outsourcing your benefits administration and upcoming 2024 benefits administration trends to keep in mind as you prepare for open enrollment.


Would you like to learn more about the perks of outsourcing benefits administration? Check out our handout.  

When we conducted a survey among our participants and asked them what benefit they’d like to learn more about, pet insurance received the third-most responses. Recognizing the importance of pets in employees' lives, companies that implement pet-friendly policies and benefits foster a stronger bond between their staff and the organization. Additionally, pet-friendly initiatives can attract and retain talented individuals who appreciate the flexibility and understanding shown by their employer. Bridgit Moszer, Regional Sales Director, Direct Sales, at WEX and Jessica Shawn, Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner, at WEX join us to talk about the importance of pet-friendly policies and benefits in the workplace.