The BenefitWorks

08/27/2026

Hiring across state lines opens up talent, and it also multiplies the compliance rules you have to follow.

Each state carries its own insurance regulations, mandated benefits, and filing requirements. Coverage that works cleanly in Wisconsin may leave employees in another state underserved, or your business out of compliance. Managing that well takes coordination across carriers, states, and renewal cycles all at once.

We help Wisconsin employers build benefits strategies that hold up wherever their people live and work. Start the conversation at thebenefitworks.com.

08/18/2026

Medical coverage anchors a benefits package, but the ancillary benefits around it often decide how supported your employees actually feel. These are the coverages that fill the gaps:

▪️ Dental and vision, for the everyday care employees use most

▪️ Disability insurance, to protect an employee's income during an illness or injury

▪️ Life insurance, to give a family security when it matters most

Together, they turn a basic plan into a competitive one. When your ancillary offerings have not had a fresh look in a while, they may be due for one. Request a review at thebenefitworks.com.

08/12/2026

When you work with a large brokerage, you are often one account among thousands. With a boutique agency, you are a priority.

That difference shows up in the moments that count: questions answered on the same day, renewal issues caught early, and proactive calls when regulations change.

As a small, responsive team, we have the capacity to stay close to every client we serve, not only the largest ones.

Learn more about our approach at thebenefitworks.com.

08/10/2026

The Hidden Risk When Your Business Transfers

When business owners prepare to transfer their companies—whether to family members, key employees or an outside buyer—most of the planning revolves around You - the owner. And maybe your leadership team. That makes sense. There are financial decisions to make, tax considerations, legal strategies and a new ownership structure to establish. But there is another group whose future matters enormously to the success of your transition: the people who will still be there, running your day-to-day operation after you are gone....

When business owners prepare to transfer their companies—whether to family members, key employees or an outside buyer—most of the planning revolves around You – the owner. And maybe your lead…

08/07/2026

Front-Loaded Paid Time Off vs. Accrued Paid Time Off: Understanding the Pros and Cons

It is summer in Wisconsin! Regardless of where you are located, Paid Time Off (PTO) is one of the most valued employee benefits. It is also the season of employees using the most paid time off and can be a catalyst for an Owner to revisit their PTO policy. Two of the most common approaches are front-loading PTO, where employees receive their annual PTO allotment at the beginning of the year or employment period, and…...

It is summer in Wisconsin! Regardless of where you are located, Paid Time Off (PTO) is one of the most valued employee benefits. It is also the season of employees using the most paid time off and …

07/15/2026

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07/14/2026

Combined Paid Time Off (PTO) vs. Separate Vacation and Sick Leave: Weighing the Pros and Cons

It’s summer here in Wisconsin. Long-awaited summer plans are in motion. For employees, paid time off is one of the most visible and valued parts of an employee benefits program. For employers, one key design question is whether to offer a single paid time off policy (Paid Time Off) that combines vacation and sick time, or to maintain separate vacation and sick leave policies....

It’s summer here in Wisconsin. Long-awaited summer plans are in motion. For employees, paid time off is one of the most visible and valued parts of an employee benefits program. For employers, one …

07/14/2026

You’re not lying awake at 2:00 a.m. thinking…

You're not lying awake at 2:00 a.m. thinking... "I really should work on my succession plan." You're thinking... "I can't keep doing this forever." "What happens if I get hit by a bus?" "I don't want to work 70-hour weeks at 67." "My business is worth everything to me...I hope it's actually worth something." "My kids don't want it." "My employees aren't ready."...

You’re not lying awake at 2:00 a.m. thinking… “I really should work on my succession plan.” You’re thinking… “I can’t keep doing this forever.& #8221…

07/02/2026

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06/15/2026

AI in the Workplace: Enhancing the Employee Experience Without Replacing Human Thinking

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept reserved for tech companies and innovation labs. It is already embedded in many workplaces through scheduling tools, meeting summaries, recruiting software, data analysis platforms, customer service systems, and content creation tools. While much of the public conversation focuses on efficiency and automation, the real opportunity for companies is in how AI can improve the employee experience....

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept reserved for tech companies and innovation labs. It is already embedded in many workplaces through scheduling tools, meeting summaries, recruit…