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KnowBe4 Named to 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List by Great Place To Work

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Companies were considered for the list after being selected for local honors on national Best Workplaces™ Lists.

This recognition is based on confidential survey data assessing employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values, and leadership. Companies are also evaluated on how well they are creating a For All™ workplace experience, where all employees are welcomed and celebrated no matter who they are or what they do. At the Best Workplaces in Asia, more employees reported high levels of care, both from their managers and from co-workers.

As a result, these companies have impressive employee engagement with 90% of employees reporting that people give extra effort on the job.

With these more positive workplace experiences, employees were also more likely to want to stay with their company. For employees at the Best Workplaces, 90% want to stay at their company, compared to just 58% at the typical workplace.

“When you show employees how much you care, they will reward you with hard work, higher innovation rates, and higher productivity,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “The Best Workplaces in Asia demonstrate the value of investing in your employees and creating an equitable environment where everyone can succeed.”

“KnowBe4 is delighted to be recognized as one of the best workplaces in Asia,” said Ani Banerjee, CHRO, KnowBe4. “We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace culture that reflects our values and promotes a transparent, fun and welcoming environment for our employees around the world. We are incredibly appreciative to our APAC-based employees who contribute to our unique culture and help drive KnowBe4’s success throughout the region.”

For more information on KnowBe4, visit https://www.knowbe4.com/careers.

About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 60,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.

About the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List
Great Place To Work selected the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List by analyzing companies’ workplace programs and surveying 2.1 million employees across multiple countries in Asia and the Middle East. The responses represent the experience of 5.9 million employees across the region.
To be considered, companies must first be identified as outstanding in their local region by appearing on one or more of our Best Workplaces™ Lists in Bahrain, Greater China (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, UAE, or Vietnam during 2022 or early 2023.
Companies rank in three size categories: small and medium (10–499 employees); large (500+ employees); and multinational. Multinational organizations are also assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces across multiple countries in the region. They must appear on at least two national lists in Asia and the Middle east and have at least 1,000 employees worldwide with at least 40% (or at least 5,000) of those employees located outside the headquarters country.

About Great Place To Work
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture.‥Since 1992, it has surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Great Place To Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognize Great Place To Work Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces in more than 60 countries, including the World’s Best™ lists published annually in Fortune.

To learn more, visit greatplacetowork.com and read “A Great Place to Work For All.”‥Join the community on‥LinkedIn,‥Twitter, and‥Instagram.

Media Contact

Amanda Tarantino, KnowBe4, (727) 748-4221, [email protected], https://www.knowbe4.com/

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Health

HPRC Physical Therapy Announces Partnership with Excel Physical Therapy

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“We have been searching for a reputable business partner that can help us continue along this growth trajectory, and we couldn’t be more excited to be joining the HPRC Physical Therapy family,” said Jeff Galloway, MPT, OTR/L, MTC, CSCS, CHT, Owner of Excel PT. “Their established practice, with a reputation for superior customer service and quality care, is the perfect fit for us. We can’t wait to see what this partnership will bring!”

Additionally, as HPRC has been a member of the Confluent Health family since 2020, Excel PT’s clinical team will now have access to Confluent Health’s established ecosystem of management services as well as education and musculoskeletal health support resources such as efficient community outreach, digital innovations, value-based care pathway models, and marketing and finance tools. Resources include best in brand physical therapy partnerships, such as the PTPN network, continuing education programs and staff development opportunities with Evidence in Motion, a nationally recognized residency, fellowship, and certification education provider in physical and occupational therapy programs and Fit For Work, the leading provider of employee safety.

“Since opening our doors, our vision has been to provide the highest level of service to our patients and referring physicians throughout all of our clinics and across the state of Georgia,” said Patrick Graham, PT, MBA, President and COO of HPRC. “We are delighted that this partnership will allow us to continue this vision and reach more residents than before.”

This partnership expands access to our physical therapy services to 15 clinics across Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Confluent Health’s CEO, Kristi Henderson, DNP, FAAN, states, “We are proud of our continued partnership with HPRC and are excited to welcome Excel PT into the growing Confluent Health family that now has clinics in 35 states nationwide. We are honored to have this pre-eminent group of clinical leaders from HRPC and Excel PT. Our partnership has endless possibilities.”

For more information about HPRC visit their website at hprc.net. To schedule an appointment with one of Excel PT’s expert therapists, visit their website at excelptotga.com or call 770-603-7050.

About HPRC Physical Therapy: HPRC is a Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina-based, private physical therapy practice group. As a proud member of the Confluent Health family, HPRC positively impacts patients’ lives by delivering the best care and results through proven research, innovative treatments and technologies, and an approach that treats patients like family. For more information, visit hprc.net, or find them on Facebook at @hprctherapy.

About Confluent Health: Confluent Health is a family of physical and occupational therapy companies. We are transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices, developing highly effective clinicians, innovating new services and technology to improve the quality of care for patients, and lowering costs via more effective treatment, workplace wellness, and injury prevention. For more information, visit goconfluent.com or find us on Facebook at @confluenthealth.

Media Contact
Betsy Appleton, Confluent Health, 502-536-4584, [email protected], https://goconfluent.com/

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Health: Psychology

Professional Announces New Strategic Partner at Hand Therapy Clinic in Edison NJ

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New partner helps build hand therapy clinic from the ground up.

MELVILLE, N.Y. , Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Professional Physical Therapy, the largest provider of certified Hand Therapy in the Northeast, announces they entered a strategic partnership with Brian Lee, OTR/L, CHT in their Edison NJ location. After being with Professional for over six years, Brian became part of Professional’s strategic partnership program that provides a unique affiliation solution to clinicians and leaders who are vested in ownership and operations. The collaboration represents a leadership opportunity for Brian and the ability to lead and enhance the occupational therapist-patient experience.

The new Clinical Director Partner and Occupational Therapist, Brian Lee, OTR/L, CHT is excited to provide Hand Therapy services to the Edison community with the highest quality of care and adds “I’ve been working with Professional since I graduated in 2017. From being a new graduate to a certified hand therapist to a clinic director, it only made sense to expand my professional career and become a partner. It has been exciting to see the development of the hand therapy clinic from the ground up and look forward to bringing outstanding hand therapy outcomes to Edison NJ.”

Brian completed his master’s degree in occupational therapy at Stony Brook University. He has extensive experience working with patients of all ages. His specialty services include Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), work conditioning, certified kinesio taping, custom splinting, and expert care for conditions related to the elbow, shoulder, and wrist.

Additionally, the Edison clinic:

  • Accepts most major insurance plans.
  • Accepts same day referrals.
  • Takes custom hand splinting walk-ins.
  • Schedules each initial evaluation quickly, walk-in evaluations welcome.
  • Provides ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and prescribed home-exercise programs.

Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and hand therapy services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com

About Professional Physical Therapy

Professional Physical Therapy was founded in 1999 and is an industry leader, providing private outpatient physical and hand therapy services throughout the Northeast. Our clinical team is comprised of multi-specialty Physical, Hand and Occupational Therapists who can treat a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions with excellence. Today, Professional has grown to include over 190 facilities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Media Contact
Professional Physical Therapy, Professional Physical Therapy, 516-321-2400, [email protected], https://www.professionalpt.com/

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Shooter Detection Systems Equips Communities for Safety at GSX with New Grants Program, Readiness Kit, and 911 Alerting

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SDS will meet with the ASIS community at GSX to unveil partner program enhancements, showcase advancements in gunshot detection and more at GSX 2023 in Dallas

ROWLEY, Mass., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company and provider of the world’s leading gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at the Global Security Exchange in Dallas, Texas this September 11-13. Attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #4345 can learn more about the company’s new philanthropic grants writing initiative, a new partner incentive program to help clients get started with gunshot detection and learn more about a new 911 alerting service that will revolutionize emergency notification for gun violence incidents.

Introducing SecureGrants: Strengthening Communities for a Safer Tomorrow
SDS is thrilled to launch SecureGrants, an innovative program built on our unwavering commitment to safety and security. This philanthropic initiative, fully funded by SDS, strategically matches organizations with funding opportunities, optimizing their chances of obtaining cutting-edge security infrastructure through available grant monies.

By underwriting grant writing services, SDS aims to alleviate financial and logistical barriers so more qualified schools and businesses can acquire these essential technologies. This not only benefits customers with critical security solutions, but also creates new sales opportunities for valued SDS partners. With SDS handling the grant process, dealers can focus on configuring the ideal security packages for their customers’ needs. Ultimately, SecureGrants is about more than funding – it’s about coming together to help make our communities safer by making state-of-the-art security achievable.

Introducing The SDS Starter Kit: A First Step to Detection Readiness
SDS is excited to announce the launch of the SDS Starter Kit, a new product designed to provide the ideal starting point for organizations seeking to enhance their protection against gun violence threats. The kit allows end users to experience the benefits of SDS’s cutting-edge gunshot detection technology in their highest priority locations, without the complexity of a full-scale deployment. For our valued partners, the SDS Starter Kit delivers a business-building offering that kicks down customer barriers to adoption. By providing a simplified path to starter-level detection, the kit enables partners to open new doors and expand existing accounts over time. As SDS collaborates on tailored growth roadmaps for each customer, we collectively cement our position as trusted advisors advancing comprehensive safety. Together with our trusted partners, SDS is committed to guiding customers through their first steps towards readiness with this streamlined, entry-level detection solution.

SDS ResponderLink: Revolutionizing Emergency Notification for Active Shooter Events
SDS is thrilled to showcase one of its latest advancements at the GSX show this September – a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement the enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives.

Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. ResponderLink also enables the delivery of alerts to a customer-defined list of stakeholders and the integrator servicing the location. By opening the lines of communication between first responders and facility managers, ResponderLink aids in the overall coordination of emergency response to the location. As part of the standard SDS subscription, ResponderLink is now available to all new and existing customers.

About Shooter Detection Systems
Shooter Detection Systems is the proven leader in gunshot detection. Only SDS delivers Active Shooter Intelligence, our proprietary technology engineered for precision, performance, and saving lives. Our industry-leading product, SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection (formerly Guardian), is SAFETY Act Certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, NPSA rated and “Approved for UK Government Use” in the Catalogue of Security Equipment of the National Protective Security Authority (NSPA), and SL4 Certified by the Australian Government’s Security Construction & Equipment Committee (SCEC). For more information, visit ShooterDetectionSystems.com or call 1-844-SHOT911. Follow SDS’s social channels on Twitter @ShooterDetect and on LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Kendra Noonan, Shooter Detection Systems, 844-746-8911, [email protected], https://www.shooterdetectionsystems.com

SOURCE Shooter Detection Systems

Science: Biology

Announcing John Crawley’s Latest Novel, The Ripple Effect

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The Ripple Effect Synopsis:

It’s the 13th of November in the small East Texas town of Lincoln. Shortly before noon, some fifty people – workers and diners – are gathered at a food court in Lincoln Mall. A young man appears out of the shadows and begins shooting. The sound of his assault rifle explodes through the crowd: a class of preschoolers; three older women meeting for their weekly hour of gossip; burger cooks; ice cream dippers; a salad store employee; a Texas Ranger; a man trying to find an anniversary gift for his wife… The Ripple Effect shows what happens to real people living real lives when the unimaginable happens.

The Ripple Effect is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books.

About John Crawley

John Crawley has won Shelf Magazine’s Top 100 award three times – for Stuff, a story of a man’s life, told by what he takes from his home as he escapes from an impending wildfire; Letters From Paris, a saga of Clare de Fontroy, a black poet, journalist and essayist (and part-time jazz singer) writing to John dos Passos about the changing nature of Europe and the world, even as the shadow of Hitler casts its dark cloud over Paris; and finally, The End, a tale of a woman wishing to choose death over life while confronting a horrid disease, which is slowly killing her– the only person standing in her way, is her brother: a Catholic priest. John also wrote the award-winning story, Man on the Grassy Knoll, a fictional interview with Raul Salazar, the second shooter on the day of the Kennedy assassination.

John Crawley is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. (English and History) In addition to penning numerous novels, he built a thirty-year career in advertising – specializing in TV and Radio – and helped build dozens of national brands in the process. He has taught creative writing and advertising at both East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) and TCU. He has also lectured at The University of Texas at Austin, North Texas University, SMU and LaVerne University in California. John is an award-winning photographer, an avid cook, and a guitar and mandolin picker. He occasionally finds time to fly-fish and to ride his bicycles. He is married with three grown children and, somewhere around his house, a cat.

Find all of John’s books at www.johncrawleybooks.com

Media Contact

John Crawley, John Crawley Books, 1 972-900-9320, [email protected], http://www.johncrawleybooks.com

SOURCE John Crawley Books

Health

Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards’ in Arizona

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Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards. The class of 2023 winners account for less than 5% of all brokerages nationwide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,”‥said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

The Arizona job market is one of the most competitive in the U.S. Western region, employing more than 3.1 million people. Offering competitive employee benefits is a critical factor in hiring top talent for the region’s employers. Finding and partnering with a highly rated insurance consultant is imperative to retaining talent in any market.

The recipients of the 2023 “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for Arizona are as follows:

The above winners are a snapshot of Mployer Advisor’s matrices and proprietary M Score on June 15, 2023. To view a full list of consultants in Arizona, visit MployerAdvisor.com.

About Mployer Advisor:

Mployer Advisor is changing the way employers search, evaluate, and select insurance advisors. The intuitive platform connects employers and employees to great benefits and insurance plans by providing employers with actionable data to easily evaluate and select the best advisor for a company’s specific needs. Most brokerages have a profile on Mployer Advisor, which provides independent ratings of insurance advisors to support employers. Insurance brokers cannot pay to influence their Mployer Advisor rating. Only highly rated brokerages are allowed to advertise on the platform. To learn more about Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

Media Contact:
Anthony Waters
[email protected]

Media Contact

Anthony Waters, Mployer Advisor, 1 (844) 743-6456, [email protected], mployeradvisor.com

SOURCE Mployer Advisor

Science: Biology

Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards’ in Colorado

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Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards. The class of 2023 winners account for less than 5% of all brokerages nationwide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,” said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

The Colorado job markets are among the most competitive in the U.S. Mountain-Plains region, employing over 3.1 million people. Offering competitive employee benefits is a critical factor in hiring top talent for the region’s employers. Finding and partnering with a highly rated insurance consultant is imperative to retaining talent in any market.

The recipients of the 2023 “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for Colorado are as follows:

The above winners are a snapshot of Mployer Advisor’s matrices and proprietary M Score on June 15, 2023. To view a full list of consultants in Colorado, visit MployerAdvisor.com.

About Mployer Advisor:

Mployer Advisor is changing the way employers search, evaluate, and select insurance advisors. The intuitive platform connects employers and employees to great benefits and insurance plans by providing employers with actionable data to easily evaluate and select the best advisor for a company’s specific needs. Most brokerages have a profile on Mployer Advisor, which provides independent ratings of insurance advisors to support employers. Insurance brokers cannot pay to influence their Mployer Advisor rating. Only highly rated brokerages are allowed to advertise on the platform. To learn more about Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

Media Contact:
Anthony Waters
[email protected]

SOURCE Mployer Advisor

Health

Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards’ in Utah

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Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards. The class of 2023 winners account for less than 5% of all brokerages nationwide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,” said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

The Utah job market is competitive in the U.S. West region, employing more than 1.7 million people. Offering competitive employee benefits is a critical factor in hiring top talent for the region’s employers. Finding and partnering with a highly rated insurance consultant is imperative to retaining talent in any market.

The recipients of the 2023 “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for Utah are as follows:
Brown & Brown Insurance
Diversified Insurance
Gallagher Insurance, Risk Management & Consulting
GBS Benefits
HUB International
Knudson Benefits Group
Leavitt Group
Moreton & Company

The above winners are a snapshot of Mployer Advisor’s matrices and proprietary M Score on June 15, 2023. To view a full list of consultants in Utah, visit MployerAdvisor.com.

About Mployer Advisor:

Mployer Advisor is changing the way employers search, evaluate, and select insurance advisors. The intuitive platform connects employers and employees to great benefits and insurance plans by providing employers with actionable data to easily evaluate and select the best advisor for a company’s specific needs. Most brokerages have a profile on Mployer Advisor, which provides independent ratings of insurance advisors to support employers. Insurance brokers cannot pay to influence their Mployer Advisor rating. Only highly rated brokerages are allowed to advertise on the platform. To learn more about Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

Media Contact:
Anthony Waters
[email protected]

SOURCE Mployer Advisor