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Ted Zalla

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Re: Compensation Analysis companies
Shannon, I have had several groups use Jennifer Givens and her team. She does an outstanding job and has tremendous resources. Her contact information is jen.givens@usi.com or 216-343-0208.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 2 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Working Parents Well-Being
We are seeing companies implement Emergency Backup Care, for children or parents. It is a nice perk that working parents value, but it can be expensive.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 2 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Onboarding Ideas
Sarah, What about using a Brainshark video / presentation for your onboarding that is sent to new hires before they start. You could incorporate a video clip or presentation topic for each company…
- Ted_Zalla
- 2 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: PEO Recommendations
A number of groups have had success with ADP's PEO. I would recommend reaching out to Loren McGuire at loren.mcguire@ADP.com. Let her know I suggested you contact her. Good luck. Ted Zalla
- Ted_Zalla
- 3 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Compensation/Benefit Survey-Recommendations Needed
Another great USI resource would be Jennifer Givens. She has done studies for me for two clients this year and they were both thrilled. Her contact information is Jen.Givens@usi.com or 216-343-0208.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 3 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: PTO For Longer Tenured Employees, 5yr and 10yr
Darla, You are definitely on the generous side, even for technology. The 2022 benchmarking has tech firms at 15 days at hire, up to 20 days at 5 years and 23 days at 15+ years.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 3 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Resources for Salary Data
As an insurance broker with USI, I have access to some very robust compensation data. You may want to ask your broker if they can help you.
- Ted_Zalla
- 5 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Compensation analysis tools
Chelsea, for our clients we have access to a very robust compensation database where we can stratify by job function, industry, geography, etc. You may want to ask your employee benefits broker if…
- Ted_Zalla
- 5 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Medicare Rep
Whitney, the group I really like is Pillar Insurance. Jeff Markovic does a great job. Email me if you need his contact information. Ted.Zalla@usi.com
- Ted_Zalla
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: 5500 Preparation and Filing Resource
Patricia, We use Wrangle for our clients. They do a great job. If you need a contact, let me know. Ted.Zalla@usi.com
- Ted_Zalla
- 7 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Wrap Documents
We recommend all of our clients subject to ERISA have wrap documents. While the regulations are a bit silly, the few hundred dollars it costs for a wrap document is good "sleep at night" insurance.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 7 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: HSA Employer Contribution
Kerry, Great question. There can be some creativity in designing your HSA contributions, but I would caution you to ensure they are fully compliant and not discriminatory.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 8 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) Funding Policy
Cody, Great question. Our ERISA attorneys have confirmed that it could be deemed discriminatory to limit employer HRA contributions to only those who are making contributions.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 8 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Specialty Pharmacy
Jarlyn, we work with a lot of group plans, and many have transitioned over to 4 or 5, or even 6 tiers due to the skyrocketing costs of specialty medications.…
- Ted_Zalla
- 8 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Making Benefits Understandable
From a terminology standpoint, I have successfully used a glossary to define exactly what each term means. As for the concepts, I have been using Jelly Vision to help educate employees about…
- Ted_Zalla
- 9 yrs ago
- 2
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Feedback on PEOs
Martha, Feel free to call me at 513-703-8837 or email me at ted.Zalla@usi.com for an insurance coverage perspective. Best regards, Ted
- Ted_Zalla
- 9 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Medicare
John, Lisa is right. You cannot provide any incentives to employees to take Medicare. What we do is educate all employees and provide them access to a Medicare Expert to help them evaluate their…
- Ted_Zalla
- 9 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view

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