Explore every episode of the podcast The H.I.T. Podcast
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| Ep #112: Best of CAHR25 | Final Highlights from the Conference Floor | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:20:17 | |
We had an incredible opportunity to be live from the floor at the California HR Conference (#CAHR25) last month, serving as the official podcast of the event—and the conversations did not disappoint. This episode marks the final installment in our CAHR series, and we’ve pulled together some of our favorite moments from across the interviews. Insightful, candid, and often surprising, these clips capture the energy and expertise of the people shaping the future of HR. If you missed any of the earlier episodes, now’s a great time to catch up—but definitely don’t miss this one. It’s a highlight reel of what made CAHR25 so special. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #111: A.I. in HR? It’s Already Happening | A LIVE HIT-chat from CAHR25 with Diana Tsai | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:06:57 | |
I had the chance to sit down with Diana Tsai LIVE from the floor at #CAHR25 for a fascinating conversation on how A.I. is reshaping the world of work—especially in HR. From hiring and retention to compliance, culture, and beyond, Diana brings bold insights on what’s already happening and what’s just around the corner. If you're curious—or concerned—about how A.I. is impacting your workplace, this is a must-listen. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #102: Emotional Intelligence at Work with Jeff Kinsley, Business Director at Six Seconds | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:22:06 | |
Jeff Kinsley spent over 30 years in HR at FedEx and now serves as Business Director at Six Seconds — a groundbreaking emotional intelligence (EQ) company with the bold mission of impacting one billion lives through EQ. In this episode, we dive into what emotional intelligence really means, how to integrate it into your organization, and why it matters at every level — from personal growth to executive leadership. Whether you're in HR, leading a team, or just curious how EQ can transform your workplace culture—this is one you won't want to miss! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #39: A HIT-chat with Andy Bales, Retired CEO // Union Rescue Mission (Part 2 of 2) | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:21:30 | |
Reverend Andy Bales is back in PART TWO of this Podcast. He is such a committed leader he literally lost both his legs, had a quadruple bypass and (oh by the way) when he lost his kidney he set a "world record" for how quickly he returned to work. NOTHING. STOPPED. THIS. MAN. From working on his mission—it’s mesmerizing. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #38: A HIT-chat with Andy Bales, Retired CEO // Union Rescue Mission (Part 1 of 2) | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:19:15 | |
Reverend Andy Bales is such a committed leader he literally lost both his legs, had a quadruple bypass and (oh by the way) when he lost his kidney he set a "world record" for how quickly he returned to work. NOTHING. STOPPED. THIS. MAN. From working on his mission—it’s mesmerizing. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #37: 2024 Legal Update for Employers with Attorney Sue Bendavid | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:18:48 | |
Sue Bendavid is an employment attorney, Shareholder, and the Chair of Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group…and she’s in our studio for a brief, high impact “2024 Legal Update” to give employers an overview on what to look out for in the new year! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #36: It's a New Year! Let's Talk S.M.A.R.T. Goals! | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:10:30 | |
It's a New Year! In this week's episode we're talking about goals for 2024. Specifically, S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific -- Measurable -- Attainable -- Relevant -- Time-Bound. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! #humanresources #hitpodcast #smartgoals | |||
| Ep #35: A Year In Review! | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:06:23 | |
The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #34: A Timely and Important Discussion on PPACA Reporting! | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:17:03 | |
It's that time!! Year-end means lots of things but chiefly annoyingly amongst them is the PPACA reporting! In this episode we provide a brief overview of forms 1094/1095 B and C including a dive into the 1 & 2 series codes, the values to put into line 15 and all things needed for anyone tasked with this employer mandate! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #33: The Year is Coming to an End, Let's Talk Unused FSA dollars! | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:10:27 | |
Coming up on the end of the year! Among other things, for some, that means their unused Flex (FSA) dollars are set to expire! In this episode we dive into the FSA, where we explore some really cool lesser known eligible ways to spend the money, as well as a conversation for employers to unpack their options for Grace Periods, Carryovers, Roll Overs and all things Flex! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #32: A HIT-chat with Malena Orozco-Otero, Leadership Coach | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:23:04 | |
I’ve personally had a front row seat for the last over 12 years watching her build teams like it’s her super power, embolden those around her and ultimately work her way up from running the HR department to becoming the Deputy CEO. Malena Orozco-Otero's story is amazing and our conversation is a must see. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #31: A HIT-chat with Felicia Shakiba, HOST - CPO PLAYBOOK Podcast | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:19:38 | |
Felicia Shakiba has a tremendous resume in the space and we got into such an interesting conversation. Don’t miss this episode which hits on some great C-level thoughts on modern HR and where the craft is headed! CPO PLAYBOOK Podcast Founder & CEO Fractional Chief People Officer Experts Council at Hacking HR Advisory Board Member About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #30: A HIT-chat with Empathy Strategist, Ajit Dodani | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:28:11 | |
That 30th episode brings us in the studio with an expert called “the CFO who speaks Empathy & KPIs in the same sentence!” Deep and fascinating conversation with Ajit Dodani. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #101: How Do I Handle New Hires Under the ACA? | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:15:04 | |
This week’s episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating ACA compliance! We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood areas of the Affordable Care Act: new hires and the Initial Measurement Period. In just 15 high-impact minutes, we break down how to properly set up your PPACA Lookback-Stability Period safe harbor, with clear, actionable insight on what distinguishes the Initial period from the Standard. I get a ton of questions on this topic—it’s easily one of the top 2 or 3 areas where people get tripped up. Whether you're in HR, benefits, or compliance, this episode is packed with value. Coming just after the ACA's 15th birthday and our great convo with Marilyn Monahan, this is the definitive episode to help you master ACA measurement periods—without the fluff. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #29: A HIT-chat on Employer Requirements re: Non-Discrimination Testing with Valorie Foster | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:19:47 | |
I’ll be honest. While the retirement rules have always seemed pretty straightforward....the Flex? The Dependent Care? The "fully insured" health insurance!? That testing has always been a little more opaque to me. Who, what, when, how? Fortunately, Valorie Foster is a secret weapon against the IRS and I was able to convince her to sit in studio and give us the 101 and to unpack the employer requirements surrounding nondiscrimination testing, specifically with respect to the employee benefits. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #28: A HIT-chat with Robert Mellwig, Human Resources Practitioner | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:14:08 | |
Robert Mellwig is SUCH a phenomenal HR practitioner that’s achieved "internationally" at the highest levels in the business world and I was so incredibly grateful to have him in studio. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #27: Halloween Means Strategic Planning Season! | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:18:47 | |
You know what’s scary (see what I did there? Happy Halloween!)? Having an episode with a strategic planning expert, that we drop in the middle of strategic planning season, and you missing it! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! #strategicplanning #halloween #humanresources | |||
| Ep #26: Why ANIMATION Helps You Communicate Your Message Better! | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:05:15 | |
The truth is, when delivering complex messages (like, I don’t know—open enrollment for example!) a mixed communication approach is the most effective. Adding animated cartoons to assist you is totally doable and in this episode we’re gonna cover tips and tricks to making your Open Enrollment—or whatever other messaging campaign you may have before you—a big success! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #25: Let's Talk THE FUTURE of AI (part 2 of 2) | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:10:48 | |
Fresh off the big #HRTech conference in Vegas, this is part 2 of our 2 part series, and covers all the ways I see AI impacting the FUTURE of Human Resources. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #24: Let's talk AI in Human Resources (Episode 1 of 2) | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:12:47 | |
Certain technology introductions forced us to say “ok—we have certain deliverables to accomplish, but the *way* we do our jobs is now changing” …as things like the internet worked their way in, or cloud computing and personal devices (can you even *imagine* only being able to accomplish you job from your office’s desk??). This is part 1 of our 2 part series on AI in Human Resources and how it’s here now (this episode) and where I see it heading in the future (next episode). About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #23: A HIT-chat with Hunter Vincent, Co-Founder of Pogo Health | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:17:09 | |
Tens of millions of Americans are in the work force with chronic pain—pain where they might call it an 8, 9, 10 out of 10…what does that mean for employers? Double board certified physician and pain management expert, Dr. Hunter Vincent, is on this episode talking about this incredibly important topic. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #22: Considering Self-Insuring your Medical Benefits? | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:13:02 | |
More and more and more employers are looking at self insuring their benefits—and for good reason. In the last 10-15 years, the approaches traditionally seen with huge jumbo employers has been working further down stream to smaller-midsized organizations. In this episode, we give employers a basic overview to help get you acclimated to some of the moving pieces of the self funded world! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #21: Let’s talk A.C.A. Affordability | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:12:56 | |
We know that we are coming up on the end of the year which often means insurance renewals. These are conversations that must be had about complying with the A.C.A. (Affordable Care Act), the affordability provisions within there, and the employee shared-responsibility provision. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #20: A HIT-chat with Mark Hatch, Co-CEO at BeneApp, Inc. | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:11:14 | |
The man they call “The Godfather of the Maker Movement” discusses organizational purpose and how it fits into the new tech start up he’s joined as Co-CEO. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| 100 EPISODES! Toby’s Top 5 Thoughts from The HIT Podcast Journey | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:20:27 | |
We made it. 100 episodes of The HIT Podcast – where Human Resources, Insurance, and Technology collide. To celebrate this incredible milestone, Toby takes a look back and shares his Top 5 most memorable “thoughts” from the journey so far. From the funny to the foundational, these are the gems you won’t want to miss. Thank you for being part of this wild ride. Here's to the next 100! Watch, like, comment, and don’t forget to subscribe – especially if you’ve been with us from the start. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #19: A HIT-chat with Jacquelyn Thorp, founder and CEO of Train Me Today | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:19:40 | |
If you’ve been following our AMAZING speaker series, you know we’ve had some truly awesome guests. The GREAT Jacquelyn Thorp, MSHR, SPHR, PHRca, shares her insights from decades of research, data gathering, and experience on the deep impacts a company can make on culture with the right training programs. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #18: A HIT-chat with Susie Mellin, Wellness Event Planner Extraordinaire | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:16:15 | |
It’s the time of year where employers are planning events—flu shot clinics, open enrollments etc…join us tomorrow as Wellness Event Planner extraordinaire Susie Mellin shares her experience making the event a smash hit. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #17: HIT-chat with Paul Falcone, Bestselling Author and Top-Rated Presenter | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:27:22 | |
You know it’s a great episode when my producer, who normally has nothing to do with this world, confessed that after he finished editing everything he “watched it back twice, just to hear this man’s message again—what a great guy” …decades of wisdom coming at you!. Don’t miss it! About the Show:
The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. About Paul Falcone: Paul is a bestselling author and top-rated presenter and storyteller who makes learning fun and exciting, no matter how challenging the topic. He specializes in the areas of workplace leadership development, communication, and talent management, including effective hiring, performance achievement, employee accountability, and workplace ethics. Drawing from his years of experience as head of HR for Nickelodeon, head of international HR for Paramount Pictures, and head of HR operations for NBCU’s prime time and late-night lineups, Paul knows how to entertain and train meaningful concepts for quick and easy adaptation and implementation. He’s a memorable presenter who imparts leadership wisdom and practical step-by-step actions for immediate mastery and same-day implementation. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #16: A HIT-chat with CEO Danone Simpson on the importance of Human Resources | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:14:40 | |
A HIT-chat with CEO Danone Simpson on the importance role Human Resources plays in any organization. As a career CEO and business owner, Danone shares her thoughts on “walking down the road” with employees and some tips for HR professionals looking to “get a seat at the table.” About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #15: Structuring the NON-core Insurances | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
This episode focuses on structuring the NON-core insurances, aka, beyond the Medical, Dental, Vision, Life etc., as you get into the voluntary, worksite stuff. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #14: Ways to Battle Burnout Amongst the Employee Population | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:12:29 | |
This episode focuses on the more healthy and effective ways to battle burnout amongst the employee population. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsors, Cigna and Equitable! | |||
| Ep #13: Overview of TiC on Website Requirements and Broker Transparency | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:06:20 | |
It’s a never-ending task to keep up on all the changing and evolving requirements levied upon employers and sponsors of group insurance plan. In this episode we pop through the truths and myths surrounding the Transparency In Coverage (TiC) and what it means for you. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna | |||
| Ep #12: Fur Babies—Let’s Talk Pet Insurance | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:08:05 | |
Fur babies are eligible dependents too!! In this episode, we break down the Pet Insurance space (yes—seriously) and what employers are doing to keep up with the very real demands employees are throwing out there regarding their 4-legged children! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Cigna | |||
| Ep #11: HRIS - Systems, Features and Reviewing the Landscape | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:12:41 | |
By popular demand and based on the talk Toby gave for the California HR Conference, we cover HRIS platforms—important differentiators, implementation tips, keys to selecting a system in your shopping experience and all sorts of great dialogue. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor: PAYLOCITY Katie Andrews kandrews@paylocity.com (747) 261-8863 #HRIS #BusinessPodcast #TheHITpodcast | |||
| Ep #10: Travel Assistance Plans and a Campaign to Tell Your Employees | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:05:38 | |
Travel, ammirite! In this episode, we'll be discussing not only the Travel Assistance plans most employers have, but also ways to message this (and other nuanced benefits) to the employee population! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #99: A HIT-chat with Marilyn Monahan | The Affordable Care Act Turns 15! | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:23:09 | |
Can you believe the Affordable Care Act is turning 15 years old this weekend?! And oh boy, it’s acting like a moody teenager. Join me as I sit down with super lawyer Marilyn Monahan, widely considered an expert on the ACA—whether you call it PPACA, Obamacare, or the Health Care Reform Bill. We’re diving into the biggest mistakes that are still tripping up employers, including some sneaky ERISA and benefits law landmines. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more game-changing insights! | |||
| Ep #9: Talking IRS—new 2024 limits announced plus exploring 5500s | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:05:36 | |
Sometimes called “the forgotten filing." In this episode, we'll make sure you’re aware of all of your requirements on the Health & Welfare 5500. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #8: What’s going on with these 4-day work week talks? | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:11:01 | |
When you look at some of these studies, particularly in the U.K., that over 90% of employers who participated in a 4-day work week, are going to keep it going. The employers are on-board. The profits stayed the same or improved; and better yet, the employee satisfaction was 11 of out 10! Off the charts! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #7: Mental health benefits and EAPs in the wake of MHN’s exit | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:10:12 | |
EAP, or Employee Assistance Program, is what you can call that work-life balance benefit. 80% of employees surveyed after using their EAPs report that it was helpful for them, and that they had signs of improvement. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #6: MERPs are all the rage! | 06 Jun 2023 | ||
When it’s the right fit I have personally seen employers saving double digits deploying this specific strategy which we cover in today’s episode…it’s not a cure-all for every situation, but when it’s a fit it’s a fit. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #5: ChatGPT— What It Does and What Does H.R. Need To Now? | 30 May 2023 | ||
They say death, taxes and few other things are certain—well, I can tell you with near enough certainty that AI is coming…figuring out “if” you’re going to use it at work is like figuring out “if” you’re going to adopt emailing, or allow employees to access the internet from work. This isn’t an “if” sort of thing—so join us Tuesday as we unpack a little of what’s going on as well as discuss things like whether HR needs to write policies on the use of ChatGPT, how you might actually use AI to make YOUR workload easier and dive into the emerging technology. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast curates the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. The Podcast is powered by Montage Insurance Solutions. | |||
| Ep #4: Have CA Employees? Does Your Group Disability Align With CASDI? | 23 May 2023 | 00:04:03 | |
In Episode 4 we discuss the California State disability insurance plan and some changes coming to it. Whether or not you're in California and/or having employees in California, we here in the state of California are one of the very few in the union that offer a state disability plan. It's a sliding schedule between 60%-70%, based on your income. And it's getting some changes in the future. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #3: Infertility Benefits and Your Company’s Health Care Portfolio | 16 May 2023 | 00:10:38 | |
I'd argue that we want to consider broadening the conversation from infertility benefits to family building. And the reason I draw that distinction is, sure, while many of our employees going down this journey are indeed heterosexual male/female couples that are having trouble conceiving for one reason or another, that's not the entirety of the conversation. Part of our population that are going through this family-building journey, infertility isn't really their issue. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #2: New RX Reporting Requirements - What Employers Need To Know | 08 May 2023 | 00:05:07 | |
Episode 2: Organizations like Health and Human Services and other government entities, have requirements to post information about prescriptions. And in order for them to fulfill their requirements, they need stuff from you. Which means, you have requirements. About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #1: Introduction to The HIT Podcast! What is it? | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:02:42 | |
About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. | |||
| Ep #98: Unlock a Happier Workplace with Dr. Joey Faucette! | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:18:38 | |
We’re sitting down with Dr. Joey Faucette — executive coach, culture architect, and host of the Work Positive podcast! With over 1,000 published articles featured on Fox News, CNBC, WSJ Market Watch, MSNBC, and Entrepreneur.com, plus his best-selling book Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, Dr. Joey has helped companies worldwide transform their workplace culture. His insights have reached 50+ countries, and he’s spoken to thousands of professionals—now, he’s bringing his wisdom to YOU! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #97: A HIT-chat with Kimberly Carleson | 99% of medical bills have charges you DON'T owe! | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:22:01 | |
Did you know that over 99% of medical bills contain charges you DON’T actually owe? On average, that’s more than 30% savings off in-network charges! But here’s the real shocker—hospitals rarely fight back when they’re called out on these errors. The appeal rate? Less than 0.25%… and they’ve never lost an appeal! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #96: Self-Funding Beyond Medical: Have You Considered Dental & Vision? | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:14:21 | |
Here’s what I love about this episode—we’re skipping the medical talk! This episode focuses exclusively on self-funding strategies for your NON-MEDICAL products—think dental and vision. Have you explored this approach? About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #95: The Definitive Guide to Determining ALE Status Under the Affordable Care Act! | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:11:59 | |
This is the video—the one you need to watch—to fully understand how to determine "ALE" (Applicable Large Employer) status under the ACA. Figuring out your employer size isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. The ACA has specific rules on how to “get the count right,” and getting it wrong could result in hefty penalties. This is a concise, clear, and instructive conversation that breaks down how to calculate if you qualify as an ALE or not. Don't miss this essential guide to staying compliant and avoiding costly mistakes! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||
| Ep #94: Top 5 Things Employers Must Know if You've Had Employees Move Out of State! | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:13:59 | |
HIT Podcast, Episode 94 – Did COVID scatter your employees across the country? The remote work wave may have left you with team members in states where you never had a presence before. In this episode, we break down the top five things every employer needs to know when managing a remote workforce across multiple states. Tune in for a quick, high-impact discussion! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.com Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health Plans Thank you to Rula. Visit: www.rula.com/HITpodcast Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna | |||