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Benefit Fair- Benefit Fairs are employer sponsored events designed to help employees better comprehend the employee benefit programs and options offered. These options usually will include the company's health plan along with basic life insurance, dental plan, vision plan, legal plan, disability (short and long term), retirement plan, flex spending, and any voluntary (employee paid) options. The timing of the event usually will take place immediately prior to a company's open enrollment period. This is the annual time when employees can drop, elect, or make changes to their benefits. Benefit fairs are designed to give employees (at a time when they need it most) the information to make important buying decisions for themsleves and their families. Typically all of the insurance vendors are invited to attend and set up a booth. They are requested to bring print materials along with giveaways and/or raffle items. The latter is designed to create a more festive atmosphere and drive increased attendance. Oftentimes the employer will provide refreshments for all attendees and even items like massages, flu shots, and games. Each vendor company is usually provided an 8' table and chair. Many vendors will bring a table skirt that identifies who they are and the product they represent. Materials are either brought by the vendor or shipped to the site contact a few days prior to the event. If shipped the boxes should clearly identify which carrier they are for. The length of the meetings can vary but the goal is to communicate with as many employees as possible. This can mean attending all work shifts so no employees feel left out. It is widely held that these types of events can enhance an employee's appreciation of what is provided by the employer. Coordination of these events can be done by in-house benefits people or if national by a company like Enroller Resource Center (www.EnrollerResourceCenter.com).

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