Inside Connect and Simplify, Inc.™

Rise And Shine!

Rise and shine business leaders! The challenge is on. Roger kicks off 2022 by challenging business leaders to lead by example, remember their purpose, provide their teams with the tools to succeed and grow their business. He also reminds our listeners of our previous two podcast series on human capital management (HCM) systems and payroll systems. Tune in to hear what makes us different and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!

The Payroll Marketplace

Roger and Kathy finish our payroll landscape series this week by giving an overview of the current payroll marketplace. They will explain the differences of regional/local payroll vendors, online payroll providers and big box payroll vendors. Hear about some of the standard and hidden costs when you are looking for a payroll provider. When is the best time to make a payroll vendor move? Tune in to hear what makes us different, and how we do all the things. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!

We Are Rebranding!

As we take the time in between the holidays, Roger shares some exciting news – we are rebranding! Tune in to hear about the exciting changes coming in the near future for Connect & Simplify. We will have a new look, but our service model will stay the same – our clients are the most important thing to us. We do all the things, and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow!

Payroll Landmines

Roger and Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., discuss three payroll landmines this week.

1. Does your payroll vendor understand the local area that you’re doing business? State laws and taxes are complex – make sure your vendor understands the areas that you have employees in.
2. Where does the funding come from? Make sure you understand how your money is being used.
3. Service – you get what you pay for. Make sure you’re working with dedicated experts, and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.

Need Payroll For Your Business?

Roger and Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., discuss payroll this week. Do you do your payroll in-house, is it done by your accountant, or are you unhappy with your current payroll provider? What about payroll taxes? Tune in to hear when it’s time to turn your payroll over to our payroll experts. Our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.

HCM Companies - Who Are The Players And What Does It Cost?

Roger is joined by Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., again this week for part 3 of our HCM (human capital management) series.
Who are the top players in the HCM marketplace? How do they price their products, services and what hidden costs should you look for? When is the best time to change vendors for continuity and ease of transition?
Tune in to hear the answers. Our system does all the things - and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.

HCM – Services and Software

Roger is joined by Kathy Tunney, Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc., again this week for part 2 of our HCM (human capital management) series.
Kathy breaks down the fundamentals of our HCM (human capital management) services and software. What is it, what does it do, and what are the services we provide? Hear how our system ties all the pieces of HR, payroll, time-labor management, employee benefits, retirement planning and ACA compliance together. Our system does all the things, and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.

Our Company Story

This week Roger is joined by Kathy Tunney, our Vice President of The Benefit Companies, Inc. Kathy breaks down the fundamentals of employee benefits, retirement plans, payroll, time-labor management, HR services, ACA compliance and business insurance. Listen in to hear how The Benefit Companies got started, where we are at now, and how we plan to continue into the future. Hear how our HCM (human capital management) system does all the things and our subject matter experts are ready to help your business grow.

Respect Is One Thing, Service Is Another

Does each client deserve the same amount of respect? Does each client deserve the same amount of service?

This week Roger discusses these two topics, and how we address them at The Benefit Companies. Listen in to hear how our service model is geared toward win-win solutions for both our clients and us.   

Excel Is Not a Database

This week Roger shares a few stories of conversations he’s had about how companies track important data, and how our fully loaded HCM system can make all the difference when it comes to tracking HR forms, benefits enrollments, retirement plan enrollments, hire dates, anniversaries, licensing requirements, time off, renewals and so much more. Excel and whiteboard systems need a serious upgrade, and we have what you need. Listen in to hear more.