The Watko Way

The Watko Way

by Katie Mercurio July 10, 2024 We are halfway through the 2024 plan year, and now is the perfect time to start preparing for open enrollment if you have a 1/1 renewal anniversary. For employers, gaining employee feedback before open enrollment shows a meaningful...
The Watko Way

The Watko Way

by Greg Watkins June 19, 2024 Every company touts their culture. But what does that really mean?  Company culture is fundamental to demonstrating uniqueness to your employees and customers.  At Watko Benefit Group, our culture is focused on embracing and living a...
Simplifying Self-Funding

Simplifying Self-Funding

by Katie Mercurio April 30, 2024 As healthcare insurance costs continue to escalate, an increasing number of companies are contemplating the shift to self-funding their employee health insurance plans. Self-funding presents an attractive opportunity for businesses to...
Growth

Growth

by Katie Mercurio February 29, 2024 At Watko, a focus on growth is a basic characteristic of our work culture. Having a growth mindset allows us to serve our customers better by learning new ways to improve practices, impact vendor performance, and make a measurable...
It Ain’t Over

It Ain’t Over

by Greg Watkins February 1, 2024 I watched the Yogi Berra documentary on Netflix last night. If you haven’t watched it, there’s much to learn and it is very entertaining. His Yogi-isms and story in general are epic.  Makes me think a lot about the way we run our...