The BenefitWorks

09/23/2026

Some things only come with time, and in employee benefits, experience is one of them.

We have run our agency since 1991, and our leadership has more than forty years of experience in the industry, spanning every kind of market shift, regulatory change, and cost cycle employers have faced.

Throughout our history, we have seen what works and what does not, and we bring that perspective to every plan we design.

Longevity is a track record our clients rely on. Learn more at thebenefitworks.com.

09/16/2026

The phrase "benefits review" can sound vague, so it helps to know what it actually involves.

We start by looking at your current plans, costs, and how employees are using them. We then compare your coverage against the wider market, identify gaps or overspending, and model options that better fit your budget and your team.

You end with clear choices, not a sales pitch. For any sized employer, that clarity often surfaces savings or improvements that were hiding in plain sight. See what a review could reveal for you at thebenefitworks.com.

09/13/2026

Beyond the Annual Appraisal/Review: Building a Culture of Ongoing Performance Management

For years, the annual performance appraisal/review has been a staple of the workplace. Once a year, managers sit down with employees, review goals, discuss accomplishments and challenges, and assign a rating. Almost no one enjoys this experience. In today’s workplace, an annual conversation is not enough. Employees want to know where they stand and how they can grow; either in their current role or the next one....

For years, the annual performance appraisal/review has been a staple of the workplace. Once a year, managers sit down with employees, review goals, discuss accomplishments and challenges, and assig…

09/04/2026

Labor Day is all about celebrating the workforce, and the best way to honor hard work is to take a real break from it. So to celebrate, our team is fully committing to the cause by penciling some cat naps into our schedules this weekend.

A quick heads-up: The office is closed on Monday, September 7th. We will be back on Tuesday, September 8th — recharged, refreshed, and ready to get to work.

We hope you have a long weekend full of good food, good company, and zero emails!

09/02/2026

Not every Wisconsin business has a benefits advisor nearby. Across much of the southwestern and southern part of the state, employers are left to sort through complex decisions with little local guidance.

We believe those employers deserve better. The Benefitworks works with companies in these underserved areas, bringing the same responsive, hands-on service that larger markets take for granted. Distance from a major city should never mean settling for less support.

Wherever your business sits in Wisconsin, we are ready to help. Connect with us at thebenefitworks.com.

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 …