Gulf Coast field office
Representing Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas
Ryan Heikkinen
Market Leader, Gulf Coast
Jeff Railsback
Regional Leader, Select
Jeffrey_railsback@glic.com
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Bright Beginnings: The role of dental benefits in promoting children and adolescents’ oral health
Learn about the strategies for educating employees about the importance of early preventive dental care, practical tips for increasing the effectiveness of dental benefits communications, insights on promoting better dental benefits utilization, and handling harmful oral health trends and myths promoted on social media.
FMLA 201: Reminders, challenges, and building the case for outsourcing
Learn about the FMLA including topics such as intermittent leave and eligibility, and how you can help build the case for outsourcing.
Supporting Women’s Path to Retirement: Helping female workers plan for a more secure future
Learn about how your organization can help female employees improve their financial confidence through workplace benefits and financial wellness resources, foster a supportive culture that empowers women to plan for a more secure financial future, and help encourage better savings habits amongst all employees.
November 2024Seeing Clearly: The role of vision benefits in supporting workforce well-being
Vision health is a valued yet often under-protected aspect of overall well-being. Providing comprehensive and accessible vision care options can play a significant role in supporting employee wellness and the overall productivity of the organization.
October 2024Shifting the Enrollment Paradigm: Applying marketing principles to benefits communication and engagement
Workforce well-being is at the forefront of minds for employees and employers alike, and they’re both looking to benefits as a solution.
October 2024Thriving or Surviving: What’s behind the worsening US mental health crisis
US workers’ mental health has declined sharply within the last decade. Guardian’s latest research report dives into why, including the impact of financial stress, the barriers to mental health care access, the influence of substance use, the loneliness that can be caused by social media, and much more.
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