Episode 63: Essential Employee Benefits for 2025
Episode Description
In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts sits down with Jesse Sitze, a strategic benefits advisor at Caravus, to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing business owners and HR leaders today: employee benefits. With nearly 13 years of experience, Jesse specializes in crafting strategic and cost-effective benefit solutions that mix traditional coverage with innovative non-insurance options.
They discuss the most pressing healthcare challenges for small and mid-sized businesses, shifts in employee expectations, and how to offer competitive benefits without breaking the bank. Kerri also shares her personal experience working with Jesse and his team at Caravus, offering real-world insights on how employers can take ownership of their benefits strategy to better serve their employees and their bottom line.
If you're looking to better understand how to build a benefits package that truly works for your team, this episode is packed with insights just for you!
Tune in to hear:
The biggest healthcare challenges facing small and mid-sized businesses today
Shifts in employee expectations when it comes to benefits and how to stay competitive
The advantages of working with an independent benefits brokerage vs. a captive agency
Why education is key when it comes to employee benefits (and how to simplify it!)
How AI and technology are shaping the future of benefits administration
Innovative strategies to balance cost and coverage while maximizing employee value
Why COBRA compliance and ACA reporting should be on every employer’s radar
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Learn more about Caravus and their approach to benefits consulting:
Connect with Jesse Sitze on LinkedIn: / jessesitze
Check out Dan Martell’s book Buy Back Your Time: https://amzn.to/3QI5CPd
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