Real Results for Texas Employers.
Client Success Stories
Saved 22.84% on Health Insurance
Retail Food Establishment
59 Employees | Multiple Texas Locations
The Challenge
A growing restaurant group was facing a staggering 47% medical renewal increase, threatening both its benefits budget and future growth. At the same time, HR staff were spending countless hours processing paper enrollment forms, correcting payroll deductions, and answering routine employee benefit questions.
Our Solution
After reviewing the marketplace, we secured a competitively underwritten group health plan that reduced projected costs by 22.84% compared to the renewal offer while maintaining a strong benefits package. We also implemented a paperless online enrollment platform that included employee self-service, enrollment tracking, electronic benefit confirmations, and automatic overnight payroll
synchronization.
The Results
- Avoided a 47% renewal increase
- Reduced overall health plan costs by more than 22%
- Eliminated manual enrollment paperwork
- Greatly reduced payroll deduction errors
- Freed HR staff to focus on employees instead of administration
Replaced COBRA with Affordable Group Coverage
Residential Construction Company
Owner-Operator | New Business
The Challenge
After leaving a large employer to launch a residential construction business, the owner and spouse were relying on expensive COBRA coverage while trying to keep startup expenses under control.
Our Solution
We compared plans from multiple top insurance carriers and designed an affordable group health plan tailored to their new business. By establishing employer-sponsored coverage, the company also gained valuable tax advantages unavailable through individual coverage.
The Results
- Lower monthly health insurance costs
- Improved coverage compared to COBRA
- Created tax savings for the business
- Established an employee benefits foundation for future growth
Saved HR 10+ Hours Per Month
Software Development Company
47 Employees | Texas Headquarters with Remote Employees
The Challenge
A rapidly expanding software company had a single HR manager responsible for employees across multiple states. Benefit enrollments, payroll updates, compliance, and employee questions were consuming valuable time.
Our Solution
We implemented a cloud-based HRIS platform that simplified onboarding, open enrollment, life event changes, and employee benefit administration. The system synchronized directly with payroll, eliminating duplicate data entry. We also provided ongoing HR compliance resources, including downloadable forms, policy tools, live HR support, and access to employment attorneys.
The Results
- Streamlined benefit administration for a growing workforce
- Saved hours of HR administration each month
- Improved payroll accuracy through automation
- Provided HR compliance resources without adding staff
- Created a scalable benefits platform for continued growth
Improved Employee Benefit Communication
Nonprofit Organization
12 Employees
The Challenge
A nonprofit organization experienced a significant renewal increase while leadership struggled to demonstrate the true value of its employee benefits. Staff members often focused only on salary, overlooking the substantial employer-paid benefits included in their compensation.
Our Solution
In addition to negotiating competitive benefit options, we developed customized employee benefit guides that clearly illustrated the complete compensation package. These guides highlighted employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, retirement benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other valuable workplace benefits.
The Results
- Increased employee awareness of total compensation
- Improved appreciation of employer-provided benefits
- Enhanced employee communication during enrollment
- Strengthened recruiting and retention efforts
- Delivered a more professional benefits experience
Reduced Premiums by 15%
Commercial Architecture Firm
14 Employees
The Challenge
Facing a 35% renewal increase, the firm wanted to reduce healthcare costs without employees feeling like benefits were being cut. Attracting and retaining talented architects remained a top priority.
Our Solution
After evaluating the marketplace, we recommended a level-funded health plan that reduced premiums by approximately 15% while maintaining competitive coverage. We enhanced the overall benefits package by adding employer-paid life and disability insurance, while offering employees affordable voluntary benefits including supplemental life, accident, cancer, and critical illness coverage.
To further strengthen recruiting efforts, our communications team produced a customized new-hire benefits video showcasing the firm’s culture, employee benefits, and workplace advantages.
The Results
- Reduced health insurance premiums by approximately 15%
- Expanded the overall employee benefits package
- Enhanced recruiting with professional onboarding materials
- Improved the firm's competitive position in attracting talent
- Successfully hired two qualified employees following implementation
