Pub. 8 2019-2020 Issue 2

FALL 2019 17 Auto dealers often must draw the line: in court, with employees and unions, and with competitors. As one of the largest labor and employment firms, Fisher Phillips has the experience and tenacity to help you get the results you need. That’s why some of the savviest employers come to us to handle their toughest workplace issues. fisherphillips.com | 4747 Executive Drive, Suite 1000 | San Diego, CA 92121 | 858.597.9600 Atlanta Baltimore Boston Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Columbia Columbus Dallas Denver Fort Lauderdale Gulfport Houston Irvine Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles Louisville Memphis New Jersey New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Sacramento San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington, DC Metro FISHER PHILLIPS. ON THE FRONT LINES OF WORKPLACE LAW TM 1. Provide something other than your insurance carrier’s pre-packaged insurance kits. There is no such thing as effective plug-and-play benefits commu- nication. You need to work with partners who understand your industry and your unique employ- ee population. A good partner will provide your dealership with effective communication and support so employees understand the VALUE of working at your dealership. 2. Communicate your deal- ership’s benefits in a format employees can understand. Most employees don’t understand benefits/insurance lingo and we live in a time of information over- load. Ensure you communicate your benefits in a short and effec- tive manner to have the greatest impact on your current and future employees. An easy to read bene- fit brochure and well thought out benefit slide presentation will more effectively communicate your ben- efits and their value. 3. The communication of your benefits should be aimed at building your bene- fits brand and your dealership being known as a great place to work. If communications about bene- fits are only distributed at open enrollment, your employees will be overwhelmed and you’re guaranteed to have some degree of confusion. It’s best to com- municate year-round as well as have information available online making your benefits easily accessible. Be sure to communi- cate what your benefits are really about - your employees. Employ- ees will not see them as benefits unless they understand and place value in them. EPIC can help your dealership attract and retain good employees and show SDNCDA members how to effectively communicate the value of your employee benefits package. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the largest insurer of auto dealers in the state. AlisonMcCallumhas been in the employee benefits indus- try for over 20 years. She is a Principal with EPIC insurance Brokers and Consultants, the only CNCDA licensed broker. With this partnership EPIC offers unique services available to SDNCDA dealer members at no cost. If you have questions or would like further information please feel free to contact her at (949) 417-9136 or alison.mccallum@epicbrokers.com .