What is the Foundation 3?
Imagine a world where employee benefits are simple and affordable. The Foundation Benefits 3 provides helpful information unraveling the confusion and lightening the load.
Each Week 3 topics that will help inform you. Such as…
HR topics
Employee benefits
Plan compliance
Foundation 3 will be shared each Thursdays at 10 AM.
Watch the 5 minute teaser.
The full 25 minute interview here.
January 29th
The 5th Thursday Interview
Why you should watch?
We’re excited to kick off our new 5th Thursday series with our first guest, Crystal Wilde.
As the CHRO for Brazos River Authority, Crystal brings deep HR expertise and real-world leadership insight. This 5-minute teaser interview offers a glimpse into her experience and perspective—and it’s just enough to leave you wanting more. From the start, it’s clear why she was the perfect choice to kick off this series.
January 22nd
The highlights:
HR trends to be looking for in 2026.
Need some help with 1094 & 1095s
Quick hint about the guest for next week's 5th Thursday premier.
Why you should watch?
There are 2 particular trends to be paying attention 2 in 2026.
January 15th
The highlights:
#1 important! All the compliance dates you need for 2026 in one place.
New laws in 2026 for health plans.
These 4 questions. Are you willing to know the answers.
Why you should watch?
I asked everyone at the agency 4 questions. Now we have our KPIs and now we start working measuring and attacking them as goals.
January 8th
The highlights:
We have made it easier to watch the videos. NO need to now log into Loom.
Who will be the weekly presenters?
Something special on the 5th Thursday of each month.
Why you should watch.
Never a bad thing to shake it up and evolve. So we have. Letting you know what to expect in 2026.
Excited to share with you these changes.
Bringing back the best of 2025….
The highlights:
"The thick of thin things."- Stephen Covey
Not replacing but retaining employees.
Benefit Trends of 2025. Was I right?
Why watch it again?
The thoughts in the Benefit Trends of 2025 is a great conversation to still be having. Its just smart to keep what is discussed as a top of mind to help your employees.
Bringing back the best of 2025….
April 23rd
The highlights:
I was headed to Cleveland and Boston.
When $140 test will do, why would a doctor order a $4000 tests?
Is Tylenol the best thing when you have a fever?
Why watch it again?
I am still mad about 6 months later. Why do we follow everything that doctors tell us to do blindly?
This is a great story of why you should ask questions.
The greatest Christmas tradition of our family.
Enjoy & Merry Christmas.
Bringing back the best of 2025….
April 10th
The highlights:
Terming that employee. You have to do it. Here's why!
Vanessa climbs Mt Kilimanjaro.
Marty Makary's impact on Foundation Benefits.
Why watch it again?
There is a shift in medical insurance an how it is used by employers & sold to employers. Find out the two books that have really shaped our thinking about these two most important issues.
Bringing back the best of 2025….
January 23rd
The highlights:
The Darrin Daily, a daily reminder of just good business ideas.
What goes into a death claim and how long should it takes.
Part 1: Why Americans pay more for healthcare.
Why watch it again?
You dealt with a significant increase in your medical cost this year. It was a rough one all around. Get a better understanding of some of the factors that make this occur year after year.
