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Why Staffing Companies Are Turning to Supplemental Health Benefits to Win the Talent War
In the staffing industry, your workers are your product. Attracting and retaining quality talent — especially in a competitive labor market — requires more than just competitive pay. Today's candidates want benefits. And for staffing firms operating on tight margins with fluctuating head counts, offering meaningful healthcare benefits has historically felt out of reach. That's changing. A fully insured, ACA-compliant supplemental health benefit program designed specifically f
Mike Athas
Apr 64 min read


HR Wears Enough Hats. Benefits Shouldn't Be One of Them.
HR wears enough hats. Benefits shouldn't be one of them.
Mike Athas
Mar 203 min read


The “Revolving Door” That Changed My Career
When I started my insurance agency in 2010, I thought the biggest challenge would be growing the business. It wasn’t. The real challenge was people. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve interviewed and hired thousands of individuals to join Blue Wave Financial as independent insurance agents. Many built great careers. But many didn’t stay. If I’m being honest, the experience often felt like a revolving door. People left for all kinds of reasons: • Compensation • Training • Leadershi
Mike Athas
Mar 202 min read
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