Empyrean Named a Stevie Awards Finalist
19 January, 2018Empyrean is proud to be recognized as a finalist in three categories of the 2018 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
5 Ways Benefits Administration Technology Enables HR Benefits Risk Management
08 December, 2017Staying ahead of risks is a critical priority for HR leaders, but ever-evolving regulations and shifting complexities make it challenging. Concerns can quickly spiral into major issues that are costly and time-consuming to resolve – but smarter solutions will help you take a more proactive approach to human resources risk management.
Houston Business Journal Highlights Empyrean’s New Houston Office
21 November, 2017The Houston Business Journal has spotlighted Empyrean’s new headquarters in a recent article.
Increasing Benefits Engagement: Five Ways Technology Can Improve Employees’ Benefits Connection and Satisfaction
13 November, 2017Introduction
Benefits are one of the most important and influential factors affecting employees’ job satisfaction. 84% of employees that are highly satisfied with their benefits also say they are highly satisfied with their job.1
Decision Support: How Benefits Administration Technology Enables Employees to Better Understand Their Coverage and Costs
23 October, 2017Benefits administration technology is reshaping the way employees engage with their benefits – and decision support tools are a significant factor driving this change. To accommodate the needs of a diverse workforce, however, HR leaders must consider the quality and context of the resources they leverage.
Energize Your Annual Enrollment: Five Tips to Engage, Educate, and Enable Your Employees for a Better Benefit Experience
28 September, 2017Annual enrollment (AE) is approaching fast. For all the time and effort HR teams dedicate to this yearly event, however, many employees remain disinterested or anxious when it comes to shopping for their benefits. How can you and your team ensure a successful annual enrollment?
Empyrean Ranked as a Top Houston-Area Software Developer for the Second Year in a Row
22 September, 2017The Houston Business Journal has named Empyrean as one of Houston’s largest business-to-business software developers for the second year in a row.
Health Savings Accounts: Combining HSAs and Technology to Drive Greater Value to Your HDHP
21 September, 2017In response to rising pressures, many employers are turning to high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to meet the needs of both their businesses and employees. Combined with an health savings account (HSA), an HDHP can prove to be a mutually beneficial option for both businesses and workers, but your success is dependent on how these options are strategically approached and supported.
High Performance Networks: Leveraging Benefits Administration Technology to Support ACOs and Narrow Network Plans
13 September, 2017Introduction
HR leaders make it their mission to protect and provide for employees, most notably through the benefits they offer. Competitive coverage is not just critical for recruitment and retention purposes; it also has tremendous effects on the well-being and security of employees and their families. As health insurance premiums rise, however, the cost of this coverage continues to have a huge impact on employees’ wallets and companies’ bottom lines.
Empyrean Named to the Inc. 5000 List for the 5th Year in a Row
17 August, 2017Empyrean was named to the Inc. 5000 list for the fifth year in a row. Fewer than a tenth of Inc. 5000 honorees achieve five years on the list – We’re proud of our growth over the course of our ten year history.
To make the list, companies must meet certain revenue requirements and be independent, privately held, for-profit, and U.S. based.
We are thrilled to be on the list again, and happy to be in good company with 184 other Houston-based companies. Houston Business Journal provided a nice synopsis of the Houston-area and Texas-based accomplishments of the Inc. 5000 list.
For more information, visit Inc. 5000 at https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
Empyrean Ranked as One of Houston’s Fastest Growing Companies for the Second Year in a Row
20 July, 2017The Houston Business Journal has honored Empyrean as one of Houston’s fastest growing companies for the second year in a row.
2017 Employee Benefit Trends Report
26 June, 2017Results from this year’s Empyrean Annual Enrollment survey indicates HR leaders’ growing interest in consumer-driven plans, as well as the need to maintain strategic control to adapt to rapid business changes.
Empyrean’s Rich Wolfe Wins an Owler 2017 Top Rated CEO Award
30 May, 2017Empyrean CEO and Co-Founder Rich Wolfe has been named one of the year’s top rated CEOs by Owler.com.
Exposing the Top 5 Myths about Outsourcing Benefits Administration
25 May, 2017More and more employers are exploring automated solutions to address the increasingly complex challenges of administering their employee health and welfare benefits programs. Today, 6 in 10 employers feel overwhelmed by the increasing complexity of their benefits program management.1 However, some HR teams hesitate outsourcing these functions due to five common myths and misconceptions.
Outsourcing Benefits Administration: Are You Ready?
22 May, 2017Whether outsourcing your benefits administration for the first time or making the switch to a new vendor, it’s important to consider your current and future responsibilities and goals alongside your internal capabilities. Which route best aligns with your benefit needs and challenges?