When it comes to open enrollment, timing is everything. Starting early means you’ll have the bandwidth to refine your benefits offerings, create compelling messaging, and ensure employees understand their options.
Here’s how employers can start preparing now for 2026.
Your benefits package isn’t just a perk—it’s one of the top reasons employees join and stay with your company. Ask employees which benefits matter most to them, and evaluate options like:
Employees want clear, consistent guidance on their options. Start sharing information well before enrollment begins. Use multiple communication channels to ensure everyone gets the message, such as:
Open enrollment isn’t just about forms and deadlines—it’s a chance to reinforce your company’s value to employees. By starting early, tailoring benefits, and communicating effectively, you can turn 2026 open enrollment into a strategic win for your business.
Zinn Insurance is here to bulletproof your business with benefits strategies that actually work—no fluff, no templates, just results.
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