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SwellSpace joins the Paychex Marketplace as a premium partner, bringing public-facing, barrier-free HR and benefits websites to approximately 800,000 businesses. Unlike traditional solutions requiring logins and IT support, SwellSpace offers centralized, mobile-first benefits communication accessible 24/7 to employees, dependents, retirees, and candidates. The platform empowers HR teams to update content instantly without technical assistance, addressing common challenges like confused employees, inaccessible retiree information, and candidates unable to evaluate benefits before accepting offers. With no integrations required and intuitive management tools, Paychex customers can launch their benefits communication hub quickly while maintaining complete control over messaging. Discover how SwellSpace transforms benefits communication for HR teams and benefits brokers in the Paychex Marketplace.

Clarke & Company Benefits, a HUB International company, has partnered with SwellSpace to revolutionize benefits communication for HopeHealth, a nonprofit FQHC serving over 60,000 patients across South Carolina. This strategic collaboration delivers a public-facing website that centralizes HR and benefits resources for employees, dependents, retirees, and candidates, providing seamless access to plan summaries, enrollment guides, and FAQs during Open Enrollment and year-round. The platform's intuitive setup and mobile-accessible design enable immediate engagement, with analytics already showing strong employee participation. Discover how this partnership demonstrates the power of modern benefits communication in supporting healthcare organizations and their workforce during critical decision-making periods. See how SwellSpace is transforming Open Enrollment communication for healthcare organizations and their employees.

A new Selerix survey reveals a critical disconnect in benefits communication, leaving employees confused and disengaged. This article unpacks the survey's key findings, exploring why the traditional Open Enrollment process is failing. Learn how a modern approach to benefits communication focused on personalization and year-round accessibility can transform engagement and maximize your benefits investment.

Stop the Open Enrollment scramble. Learn how a strategic approach to benefits communication can transform this annual event from a logistical headache into a powerful tool for employee engagement and retention. Discover how SwellSpace helps employers and HR streamline benefits communication to boost employee satisfaction and retention.

You invest heavily in employee benefits, but are they actually understood and used? This article explores the costly paradox of confusing benefits communication and makes the case for a "benefits owner's manual" that empowers employees year-round, not just during open enrollment. Learn how public-facing benefits websites can increase engagement, reduce HR inquiries, and maximize your benefits ROI.

Transform open enrollment from chaos into a smooth, strategic process with year-round benefits communication. SwellSpace enables HR teams to educate employees months before enrollment opens through bite-sized learning modules that build understanding over time. Organizations see reduced HR workload, higher benefit participation, and employees who make confident decisions quickly.

BioFlex has selected SwellSpace to create custom, client-branded websites that make their Enhanced Accident Insurance Policy™ easy to understand and accessible 24/7. This unique benefit combines direct injury payments with concierge-style specialty care access, reducing treatment friction while providing financial protection. The collaboration enables BioFlex to offer digital communication hubs to every client, helping employees understand coverage and take action when care is needed.

Open Enrollment doesn't have to mean weeks of chaos, repetitive questions, and overwhelmed HR teams. While traditional approaches like benefits meetings and printed materials can't keep up with modern enrollment demands, digital benefits education platforms are transforming how organizations handle this critical period. Discover how 24/7 access, consistent information delivery, and self-service tools can turn your most stressful season into a smooth, efficient process that actually improves employee satisfaction and decision-making.

Think-X Solutions selected SwellSpace to launch two public websites for brokers and employers, giving each audience always available access to vetted financial wellbeing benefits. The first featured program, My Debt Navigator, helps employees resolve personal debt and improve stability, with additional offerings on the way. Read how this partnership makes it easier for brokers and employers to evaluate and adopt high-impact benefits at no additional cost.

Today's employees expect the same seamless, intuitive access to workplace information that they get from everyday apps. Traditional intranets just aren’t cutting it. In this blog, we explore how innovative HR teams are moving beyond outdated tools and embracing AI-powered, purpose-built platforms to drive engagement and streamline communication. Discover why rethinking your intranet could be the key to unlocking a more connected, empowered workforce.

From employee #1 to Chief Architect: Cody Riddar's journey at SwellSpace. Learn how our first team member went from startup risk-taker to the technical mastermind behind our AI-powered benefits platform. Discover his unique perspective on building technology that we use ourselves, creating a remote-first culture, and why sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most rewarding careers.

Most Open Enrollment communication only reaches employees, but benefits decisions involve entire families. New research shows that 47% of organizations fail to engage spouses and dependents during Open Enrollment, creating confusion and missed opportunities during one of the year's most critical communication moments. Learn why traditional intranet systems fall short of total reach and how modern HR teams are ensuring everyone who matters can access the information they need to make confident benefits decisions.

BCI has selected SwellSpace to showcase top carriers and give employers an easy, branded way to engage employees, dependents, and candidates with their benefits year-round.

SwellSpace is now an official Workday Partner and available in the Workday Marketplace, expanding access to its public-facing communication platform for HR and benefits teams. The partnership brings SwellSpace to over 11,000 employers and 65 million users across 175 countries, including more than 60% of the Fortune 500.

Confusing insurance terms, scattered documents, and inaccessible portals make it difficult for employees and their families to understand and use their benefits. This post explains why open enrollment is the right time to ensure benefits information is clear, easy to find, and available to everyone who needs it: employees, dependents, candidates, and retirees.

This final post in our four-part series focuses on communication. It explores why clear, consistent benefits messaging is essential for helping employees understand the new HSA rules and how to use them. The article also offers practical guidance for building a better communication strategy and explains how a public-facing benefits website like SwellSpace can support your team year-round.

Meet Emma, a recent College of Charleston graduate and rising star on the SwellSpace Creative Services team. In this edition of Inside SwellSpace, she shares her journey from collegiate sailing to building benefits websites and how she is creating meaningful impact one project at a time.

This third post in our four-part series explores how the new HSA rules can be used strategically by employers and brokers. It covers how to modernize your benefits offering with telehealth and DPC, expand access through newly eligible plans, and support financial wellness across more of your workforce. The post also highlights why clear communication is essential for turning these updates into real value.

Inside SwellSpace is our team spotlight series highlighting the people behind the platform and the work they do to support our customers. In this special edition, we feature Greg Monn, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at 3Together. Greg shares what drew him to help launch SwellSpace, how his team is building a more modern benefits experience, and what keeps him grounded after nearly three decades in software.

This second post in our four-part series takes a closer look at two major updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill. It explains how new rules make telehealth services and Direct Primary Care compatible with Health Savings Accounts, giving employees more flexibility and helping employers modernize their benefits strategy.

This first post in our four-part series introduces the key HSA updates included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law in 2025. It highlights three major changes: permanent access to pre-deductible telehealth, new compatibility with Direct Primary Care, and expanded HSA eligibility for Bronze and Catastrophic marketplace plans. The series continues with deeper dives into each update and what they mean for employees, employers, and brokers.

Inside SwellSpace is our team spotlight series that highlights the people behind the platform and the work they do to support our customers. In this post, we talk with Dom Vicencio, Marketing Manager at SwellSpace, about what drew him to the team, how he’s using AI in his day-to-day, and why benefits communication continues to be a challenge worth solving.

James Island Public Service District has selected SwellSpace to centralize access to South Carolina state benefits and HR information for employees, dependents, and job candidates. Learn how this new platform supports JIPSD’s mission and simplifies communication for its essential workforce.

Get to know Jess Cornell, the dedicated expert behind every SwellSpace site launch. In this interview, Jess shares how her background in benefits and tech helps her support customers, how she uses AI to streamline her work, and what she loves most about being part of the SwellSpace team.

This blog post argues for the necessity of a dedicated, mobile-friendly website for employee benefits communication, moving beyond outdated methods like PDFs and intranets. It highlights how a centralized, easily accessible platform can improve employee engagement, reduce HR inquiries, and enhance understanding of benefits, ultimately supporting both employees and their families. Ready to transform your benefits communication? Discover how SwellSpace can help.

Inside SwellSpace is our new team spotlight series that introduces the people behind the platform and the work they do to support our customers. We’re kicking things off with Bob Fairbairn, Account Executive for Broker Distribution. In this Q&A, Bob shares what drew him to the team, what he’s seeing in the benefits space, and why he’s excited to help brokers deliver a better communication experience to their clients.

A 35-point trust gap is damaging employee engagement and retention. MetLife’s latest study shows that unclear benefits communication contributes to this divide. This blog explores how SwellSpace helps close the gap by making benefits information clear, accessible, and inclusive for employees and their families—turning communication into a tool for building trust and showing care.

With healthcare costs rising and budgets tightening, many employers are reevaluating their benefits strategy. This post explores why shifting spending alone isn't enough. Clear communication is essential to help employees understand and use the benefits already in place. Learn how SwellSpace helps organizations improve engagement and maximize the value of their existing investment.

Most employees don’t understand their healthcare benefits, and it’s costing companies more than they realize. In this post, SwellSpace explores the root of the healthcare benefits communication crisis and introduces a better way forward. With a public-facing, customizable website, employers can finally give employees, dependents, and candidates year-round access to the information they need—no logins or IT support required. Backed by real engagement data from a U.S. hospital system, this article shows why clear, accessible benefits communication is no longer optional.

Marine Repair Services Container Maintenance Corporation (MRS) selects SwellSpace to deliver custom benefits websites that simplify access to HR and benefits information for employees, dependents, and candidates. With operations across multiple states and continued growth underway, MRS provides a comprehensive range of intermodal support services. These include container and chassis maintenance and repair, depot services, mobile repair capabilities, and intermodal transportation solutions that serve key ports and rail systems. The new SwellSpace benefits website brings together medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and employee assistance resources in one easy-to-use platform. Employees and their families can access information at any time without login requirements or technical obstacles. Since launching the site, MRS has seen increased engagement and satisfaction, demonstrating the company’s commitment to delivering clear and accessible communication across its growing workforce.

Launching a digital hub for HR and benefits information can be one of the most impactful moves for your workforce. This comprehensive guide walks through seven essential steps: defining your goals, choosing the right platform, auditing content, writing for humans, building and branding your site, launching strategically, and keeping content fresh. The post emphasizes selecting platforms designed specifically for HR teams that offer public access without login barriers, organizing content from the employee's perspective, and creating ongoing engagement through strategic communication campaigns. A well-executed benefits website reduces confusion, saves HR time, and transforms your benefits investment into a true organizational asset that serves employees, dependents, and job candidates alike.

SwellSpace has announced a strategic partnership with isolved, bringing simplified HR and benefits communication to over 7.7 million employees across 189,000 employers. The collaboration addresses a critical challenge: while employers invest nearly 30% of total compensation in benefits, 85% of employees remain confused about their coverage options. SwellSpace's public-facing platform eliminates login barriers, allowing employees and candidates to access HR resources anytime from any device while giving HR teams full control over content management.

In this post, SwellSpace CEO Jessica Brewer responds to growing excitement around AI in benefits communication. While she acknowledges the potential of AI tools, she argues that many organizations are overlooking a more urgent need: clear, accessible benefits content. Jessica explains why smart technology only works when built on a strong communication foundation, and how organizations can thoughtfully integrate AI without losing the human-centered principles that actually make benefits easier to understand.

SwellSpace is now a preferred technology provider in the Paylocity Marketplace, making its solution available to over 35,000 employers and 5,500 broker partners. This partnership gives HR teams a new way to streamline benefits communication and improve employee engagement. Learn how SwellSpace helps employees, dependents, and candidates access the information they need, anytime and anywhere.

SwellSpace announced the launch of a custom HR and benefits site for Charleston Southern University (CSU), showcasing the platform’s value in higher education. The site provides streamlined access to HR and benefits information, meeting the distinct needs of employees, families, and prospective hires in the university setting.

Strada Architecture LLC, a nationally recognized design firm, recently launched a new HR and benefits website in partnership with SwellSpace. Built to reflect Strada’s commitment to its people, the platform provides team members, dependents, and candidates with easy access to everything from benefits information to onboarding resources. There are no logins or technical barriers. Designed with flexibility and ease of use in mind, the site empowers HR to lead with clarity and care.

Palmer Financial Wellness has partnered with SwellSpace to launch the Wellness 360 Benefits Bundle, a simple, affordable solution designed to support the often-overlooked hourly, part-time, and 1099 workforce. By leveraging SwellSpace’s custom HR and benefits platform, employers can now provide hourly employees with seamless access to medical, mental wellness, and financial wellness resources—without complex logins or IT setup. For less than a dollar a day per employee, organizations can invest in their teams and reduce costly turnover, helping strengthen workforce stability across industries.

"As a broker, I understand how confusing and underutilized benefits information can be for employees," said Dave Williams, CEO of 843Benefits. "In many cases, the key to solving problems lies in access to the right information. Often the information is available but buried behind login screens or scattered across carrier portals. That’s why I turned to SwellSpace."

Over the past year, QuickSortRx, the second-fastest growing company in South Carolina, has relied on SwellSpace to enhance its employee benefits experience, reinforcing its ability to attract and retain top-tier talent.

3Together, the HR and Benefits SaaS company founded by former Benefitfocus leaders, has appointed industry veteran Jeff Oldham as Chief Growth Officer. With over 25 years of experience building partnerships and scaling growth in the employee benefits space, Oldham will lead 3Together’s efforts to transform how employers, employees, dependents, and candidates engage with benefits. His appointment marks a key milestone as the company expands the reach of its flagship product, SwellSpace. This communication tool helps organizations easily build public benefits websites to improve access, education, and transparency.

By using the right communication channels, emphasizing personalization, highlighting long-term value, storytelling, and encouraging feedback, HR leaders can foster engagement and satisfaction. Ultimately, the goal is to build an inclusive workplace culture that meets the unique needs of each generation.

SwellSpace launches no-code website builder to help human resources professionals reduce employee churn and enhance employee retention.

In this comprehensive blog post, we'll explore 20 free design tools, including stock image websites, icon libraries, video creation platforms, and other valuable resources that can enhance your no-code website without requiring any additional spend.

A well-crafted CTA can be the difference between a passive employee and an actively engaged one, leading to increased benefits enrollment and utilization. In this blog post, we will delve into the best practices for creating great CTAs that drive employee engagement and boost benefits enrollment and utilization.

Any seasoned insurance broker or agent knows, price may attract a new client, but service is what retains them. In this blog post, we’ll discuss five strategies for how to sell insurance to SMBs—and how to keep them for years to come.

Copywriting is an art form that goes beyond simple communication; it is about engaging, persuading, and influencing the reader. When it comes to voluntary benefits, HR administrators can employ persuasive copywriting techniques to make these offerings more appealing and relevant to employees' lives.

Website builders provide insurance brokers with a user-friendly platform to create and manage their information hubs without requiring technical expertise. In this blog post, we will explore how insurance brokers can utilize website builders to retain customers, improve customer engagement, and enhance their brand value.

In this blog post, we'll explore 5 fun, engaging strategies HR professionals can employ to significantly enhance participation in voluntary benefits during open enrollment.