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Offering Choice and Affordability of Benefits is an Art and a Science

By: Portico Benefit Services

November 16, 2022

A comprehensive benefits package remains one of the greatest tools for attracting and retaining quality employees. Offering a mix of health plan coverage options can help you more effectively meet the needs of employees, and it doesn’t have to cost more.

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Extravagance of Grace

October 31, 2022

By: Charlotte Haberaecker

October 31 is the 505th anniversary of the Reformation when Martin Luther shared his theological insight that God’s gift of grace in Jesus Christ frees us from being focused on ourselves and opens us to care for others. The foundation of our work is that all people have dignity and worth and that they are valued by God.

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Celebrate. Recognize. Inspire.

October 19, 2022

By: Charlotte Haberaecker

The Leadership Awards are your opportunity to celebrate, inspire and recognize your own organization as well as your peer Lutheran social ministry organizations throughout the country. Submit your nominations by December 6!

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I’ve Seen This Movie Before: “The Remake of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Old Challenges, New Day”

October 18, 2022

By: Tommie Lewis, Make It Plain Consulting

There are many tough and unanswered questions related to our workforce challenges. For years, consultant Tommie Lewis has helped individuals and organizations uncover their inherent strengths for sustained growth. Together, and during the diversity, equity and inclusion webinar series, we can uncover the inherent strengths of your people, processes and culture with practical and realistic DEI action steps that address immediate and long-term needs.

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Food Insecurity and Social Determinants of Health

October 5, 2022

By: Charlotte Haberaecker

Eighty percent of a person’s health is influenced by social determinants of health such as access to food, housing, transportation, equitable economic opportunities, and more. Join us on October 7 for a Strength & Service Series webinar to hear about USDA’s work to end hunger, reduce diet-related diseases, and advance health equity.

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