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Professional Wellbeing Should be the New Normal

… and staff should be encouraged to take time off; senior people should set the example by taking their own time off, and truly taking it off (rather than returning to the office boasting about how it was really a “working vacation” the entire time). Before I started my firm, I had been practicing law for nearly a quarter-century and it occurred to me that I never heard anyone ask, “when are you taking a vacation this year?” Finally, the availability of HR resources and benefits such as employee assistance resources should be prominently displayed (e.g., in common areas)

https://www.epicbrokers.com/insights/professional-wellbeing-should-be-the-new-normal/

EPIC Claims Advocacy Reduces Claims Duration and Costs

… continued to closely monitor the employee’s medical appointments for changes in work restrictions. From there, the claims advocate maintained constant contact with the carrier’s claims adjusters to closely monitor the medical treatment and the treating physician’s work status reports. The initial cost savings was the temporary disability benefits. If the employee continued to stay off work, the cost would have been well over $20,000 in temporary disability benefits during the transitional duty period.   $20,000+ temporary disability benefits spared   $5,728 total cost of claim The Ideal Result It pays to be proactive, involved, and solutions …

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Janine Walter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Leadership biography Janine Walter serves as chief human resource officer (CHRO), where she leads the human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational design and cultural development, employee learning, compensation and benefits, HR operations and employee relations. As CHRO, she is responsible for developing programs that support the company’s business goals and strategies as well as the needs and aspirations of its 3,500+ employees. Janine is recognized for her ability to architect programs on a global basis that meet both companywide priorities and business needs. Janine holds an MS from Fordham University, an MA in Clinical Psychology …

https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/our-leadership/janine-walter/

Private Equity Firms

… fund & portfolio management, program optimization and transaction support. Benefits Private equity firms can manage the health of their portfolio with strategic benefit programs that impact your bottom line and the portfolio company. Specialties Our comprehensive suite of services for Private Equity Firms includes: Benchmarking Reports Due Diligence Reports Benefit Statements Benefits Survey Claims Analytics Decision Support Tools Compliance Services Customized Employee Communications Technology Integration Benefits Administration HR Administration Payroll Administration What to Expect from EPIC Working with EPIC can help Private Equity Firms in many ways, including: Leverage and scale to negotiate as one large entity versus many small entities …

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EPIC Named a “Best Place to Work” in Birmingham

EPIC Insurance Brokers is proud to announce that our Alabama location was named a “Best Place to Work” in Birmingham. Read about the employee recognition and our excellent benefits at EPIC. EPIC leadership provides exceptional communication to all employees via regular “All Hands” and “Town Hall” meetings to make sure everyone stays engaged and informed. Feedback from employees is valued and received by one-off surveys; communication is key. EPIC lays out a path for success to employees by providing employee resource groups, tuition reimbursement, incentive recognition programs and mentorship programs. Having an empowered culture is crucial to success. In …

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California COVID-19 Alert

… COVID-19-related illness, the employee is eligible for all benefits applicable under the workers’ compensation laws of this state, including full hospital, surgical, medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits, subject to Labor Code sections 4663 and 4664. The claim can only be denied within 30 days of the day “the Employee Claim Form, DWC-1 claim is filed under Labor Code section 5401,” rather than the 90 days allowed under Labor Code section 5402, unless there is rebutted evidence discovered subsequent to the 30-day period. If the claim is not denied within the 30 days, it …

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EPIC Ranks in Top Tier of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas

Employee responses from the fastest-growing territory at EPIC speaks volumes to the company’s presence and momentum in Texas EPIC was named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in 2021, and it was recently announced that while not only joining the list of Top 100 companies in the state, EPIC ranked number 11. The award reflects the opinions of EPIC employees who completed a survey that included details on company policies, practices, benefits, and demographics. The award program has been recognizing Texas’s best companies since 2006 and was designed to identify, recognize, and honor …

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EPIC Named Best Company to Work for in Texas

Employee responses earn firm spot in top 100 EPIC has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in 2021. The award reflects the opinions of EPIC employees who completed a survey that included details on company policies, practices, benefits and demographics. The award program has been recognizing Texas’s best companies since 2006 and was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Texas, benefiting the state’s economy, businesses and employees. “This award means more than most, because it reflects our team members’ true sentiments about what it means to …

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