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more alternatives being offered to employees, the more time and hand-holding the transition will require to avoid an emotional blowback. “Allow yourself enough runway to make a change,” said Skinner. “Give your employees enough resources to make informed decisions on the new health plans. Without that, it’s all too easy for people to get frustrated and end up signing up for a plan that doesn’t meet their needs.” Health insurance remains a patchwork of partial solu- tions that employers must stitch together as best they can. The right mix of benefits will ensure better coverage for employees while capping escalating costs. And those costs need to be managed like any other business ac- count. Change, bluntly, is afoot. “If we continue to do what we’ve been doing, the cost of health insurance will contin- ue to rise unabated,” said Barton. “We have to do things differently. The only way to reduce the cost of health insur- ance is to reduce the cost of health- care.”
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Curtis Packaging Promotes Kerry Brown To Chief Operating Officer Sandy Hook, Connecticut based Curtis Packaging an- nounced the promotion of Kerry Brown to Chief Operat- ing Officer (COO). Since joining Curtis, Kerry has been a
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driving force behind the company’s operational success, bringing excep- tional leadership, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With over 30 years of experience in quality and manufac- turing, Kerry has built an outstanding reputation in the packaging industry. In his new role as COO, Kerry will
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oversee operations, innovation, and key strategic initia- tives, helping Curtis continue to deliver the finest, most innovative luxury packaging solutions while exceeding customers’ expectations. Curtis creates luxury packaging for the cosmetic, personal care, liquor, pharmaceutical, and sporting goods industry, servicing many of the most famous brands in the industry. The company was founded by Samuel Curtis in 1845 as a comb and button factory where it continues to operate today. A building-wide ren- ovation was completed in 2023 along with the installation of a Bobst 145 Expertcut.
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