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KMRD Partners Acquires Embrook Benefits; Combines Strong Service Cultures And Expands KMRD’s Human Capital Solutions Group

November 6, 2019 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, In the News / 0 comments

New Acquisition Will Further Enhance KMRD’s HR Consulting And Employee Benefit Capabilities, Improve Benefits Delivery, And Open New Growth Opportunities. WARRINGTON, PA, November 06, 2019 — KMRD Partners, Inc. (KMRD), an award-winning provider of risk management, insurance brokerage, and human capital solutions to more than 2,000 clients across the country, is deepening its human capital […]

New Delaware Law to Require Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Program; What You Need to Know to Secure Your Business

September 18, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP The State of Delaware joins a list of states mandating sexual harassment prevention training; KMRD recommends all Delaware employers provide interactive training as part of a comprehensive employment practices risk management program. On August 29th, it was announced that the State of Delaware has joined a growing list of […]

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct: Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach (Part Two)

March 8, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Christin Smith Myers Read Part One of this blog series here Part Two: Addressing the Challenge Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach As we stated in our previous blog post, the risks associated with a culture of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct are clear. How should they be addressed? […]

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct: The Intersection of Human Resources, Legal Compliance and Risk Management (Part One)

January 31, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Christin Smith Myers Part One: The Challenge What is going on? News surrounding Matt Lauer, Bill O’Reilly, Charlie Rose, Al Franken, Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein and many others should be prompting organizations to examine their sexual harassment policies, procedures and more importantly, their organizational culture. It has become […]

How a Consumerism Strategy Can Improve Healthcare Benefits and Control Costs

December 8, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr. MSHRD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Managing Director According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee deductibles for health insurance have increased 67 percent from 2010 to 2015. A 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey indicates a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) Plan remains the most common plan type in 2016, enrolling 48%, however, “29% of covered workers […]

Why Employers Should Consider Colonial Life’s College Tuition Rewards Program

November 27, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, One Minute From Normal Series

One of the largest concerns for people and their families is how to pay for college. Four-year tuition and fees at private and public institutions have skyrocketed in the past decade and families and students in every state are finding it harder to afford tuition. Paying for college has become a financial stress for families all […]

KMRD Expands Human Capital Practice to Include Employee Benefits Solutions

October 24, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements / 0 comments

KMRD, an award-winning risk management and human capital solutions firm expands its unique, service model to include Employee Benefits Solutions through a strategic partnership with My Benefit Advisor operated by Emerson Reid, LLC. KMRD Partners, Inc. is proud to announce an expansion of its human capital solutions practice through a formal partnership with My Benefit Advisor (MBA), […]

Total Rewards: A Key Building Block to an Effective Talent Management Strategy

October 18, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

The business climate is hyper-competitive and in order for an organization to excel in the marketplace, attracting, retaining and motivating talent is essential. There is compelling evidence among top performing organizations that there is a solid link between business performance and effective talent management. Whether you are a growth-oriented middle market organization or a large […]

Employee Benefits Programs Aid Talent Recruitment and Retention

September 7, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

As we bid Labor Day a fond farewell and look forward to fall with renewed energy, it seems fitting to note successful companies vigorously recruit and retain best-in-class employees with employee benefits programs. While many factors will influence a candidate’s decision to join and eventually remain with a company, having carefully designed benefits programs for employees […]