--- title: KBI Blog | Employers (5) description: Employers | KBI blog (5) --- # [![KBI](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/hubfs/KBI_Benefits_June2019/Images/download.png)](http://www.kbibenefits.com/) - [Home](http://www.kbibenefits.com/) - [Who We Serve](http://www.kbibenefits.com/who-we-serve) - [Outcomes Delivered](http://www.kbibenefits.com/outcomes-delivered) - [Our Purpose](http://www.kbibenefits.com/our-purpose) - [Explore Our Services](http://www.kbibenefits.com/explore) - [Client Portal](http://www.kbicustomers.com/) - [Blog](http://www.kbibenefits.com/blog) - [Leadership](http://www.kbibenefits.com/leadership) - [Contact Us](http://www.kbibenefits.com/contact) [employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com) [August 9, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/9/solving-problems-while-increasing-employee-satisfaction-cupertino-benefits-consultants) ## [Increasing Employee Satisfaction While Solving Problems](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/9/solving-problems-while-increasing-employee-satisfaction-cupertino-benefits-consultants) [Cupertino](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/cupertino), [design thinking](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/design-thinking), [Employee Engagement](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Employees](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employees), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Human Resources](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/human-resources), [job satisfaction](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/job-satisfaction), [Leadership](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/leadership), [motivation](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/motivation) [![Employee Satisfaction](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-asset-28.jpeg?width=710&name=image-asset-28.jpeg)](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/9/solving-problems-while-increasing-employee-satisfaction-cupertino-benefits-consultants) “Design thinking” is a fairly common term. Even if the phrase is new to you, it’s reasonably easy to intuit how it works: design thinking is a process for creative problem solving, utilizing creative tools like empathy and experimentation, often with a strong visual component. The term dates from 1968 and was first used in *The Sciences of The Artificial,* a text written by Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon. by Mike Radakovich [August 7, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/7/ask-the-experts-marijuana-and-the-ada-cupertino-benefits-firm) ## [Ask the Experts: Marijuana and the ADA | Cupertino Benefits Firm](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/7/ask-the-experts-marijuana-and-the-ada-cupertino-benefits-firm) [ADA](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/ada), [CSA](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/csa), [Employees](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employees), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [HR](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/hr), [Human Resources](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/human-resources) ![](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-asset-17.jpeg) **Question:** Is medical marijuana use protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? If so, what accommodations would be considered reasonable? by Mike Radakovich [August 2, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/2/summer-survival-guide-california-benefits-agency) ## [Summer Survival Guide | California Benefits Agency](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/8/2/summer-survival-guide-california-benefits-agency) [Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/benefit-advisors), [California Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/california-employee-benefits), [Employee Engagement](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Employees](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employees), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Family](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/family), [summer](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/summer) ### Keep your kids engaged and prevent the summer slide with these survival tips. ![](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Summer+Infographic.png) by Mike Radakovich [July 25, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/25/wearable-technology-california-employee-benefits) ## [Wearable Technology | California Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/25/wearable-technology-california-employee-benefits) [Cupertino Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/cupertino-employee-benefits), [Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-benefits), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Healthcare](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/healthcare), [San Jose Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/san-jose-benefit-advisors), [Technology](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/technology), [Wellness](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/wellness), [Workplace](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/workplace) Don’t lie--we ALL love gadgets. From the obscure (but hilariously reviewed on Amazon) Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer to the latest iteration of the Apple empire. Gadgets and technology can make our lives easier, make processes faster, and even help us get healthier. Businesses are now using the popularity of wearable technology to encourage employee wellness and increase productivity and morale. by Mike Radakovich [July 12, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/12/benefits-of-an-annual-exam-california-benefit-advisors) ## [What Are the Benefits of Having an Annual Health Exam | California Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/12/benefits-of-an-annual-exam-california-benefit-advisors) [Annual Exam](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/annual-exam), [Annual Physical](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/annual-physical), [Cupertino Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/cupertino-employee-benefits), [Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-benefits), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Health Care](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/health-care), [Healthcare](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/healthcare), [San Jose Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/san-jose-benefit-advisors) Have you ever heard the proverb "Knowledge is power?" It means that knowledge is more powerful than just physical strength and with knowledge people can produce powerful results. This applies to you and your staff's annual medical physical as well! The [#1 goal of the annual exam is to GAIN KNOWLEDGE](https://www.guidestoneinsurance.org/AboutUs/Articles/Yearly-Checkup). Annual exams offer you and your doctor a baseline for your health as well as being key to detecting early signs of diseases and conditions. by Mike Radakovich [July 6, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/6/disability-income-protection-is-an-employee-benefits-rising-star-california-employee-benefits) ## [Disability Income Protection is an Employee Benefits Rising Star](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/6/disability-income-protection-is-an-employee-benefits-rising-star-california-employee-benefits) [Cupertino Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/cupertino-employee-benefits), [Disability Insurance](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/disability-insurance), [Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-benefits), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Health Care](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/health-care), [Healthcare](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/healthcare) [![disability income protection](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/UBA+employee+benefits+shutterstock_703129576.jpg?width=710&name=UBA+employee+benefits+shutterstock_703129576.jpg)](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/7/6/disability-income-protection-is-an-employee-benefits-rising-star-california-employee-benefits) According to recent studies disability income is a rising star in the employee benefits market. This is due to a variety of factors. Most poignantly insurance company attempts to court and educate employee benefit advisers about the product, historically low national unemployment and financial impact of the recent tax reforms. by Mike Radakovich [June 28, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/6/28/opioids-in-america-california-benefit-advisors) ## [Opioids in America | California Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/6/28/opioids-in-america-california-benefit-advisors) [Cupertino Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/cupertino-employee-benefits), [Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-benefits), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Health Care](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/health-care), [Health Insurance](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/health-insurance), [Healthcare](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/healthcare), [Opioids](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/opioids), [San Jose Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/san-jose-benefit-advisors) Lately, there’s been a big focus on America’s opioid addiction in the news. Whether it’s news on the abuse of the drug or it’s information sharing on how the drug works, Americans are talking about this subject regularly. We want to help educate you on this hot topic. by Mike Radakovich [June 22, 2018](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/6/22/disability-insurance-cupertino-employee-benefits) ## [Disability Insurance](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2018/6/22/disability-insurance-cupertino-employee-benefits) [Cupertino Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/cupertino-employee-benefits), [Disability Insurance](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/disability-insurance), [Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-benefits), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Health Insurance](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/health-insurance), [Healthcare](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/healthcare), [San Jose Benefit Advisors](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/san-jose-benefit-advisors) *“Your most valued asset isn’t your house, car, or retirement account. It’s the [ability to make a living](https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/insurance/disability-insurance-explained/).”* by Mike Radakovich [September 11, 2017](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2017/08/11/dependent-care-flexible-spending-accounts) ## [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Everything You Need to Know](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2017/08/11/dependent-care-flexible-spending-accounts) [Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/benefits), [Benefits Plans](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/benefits-plans), [Employee Benefits](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employee-benefits), [Employers](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers), [Employment](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employment), [Family](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/family) [![dependent care flexible spending accounts](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dependent-care-flexible-spending-accounts.jpg?width=710&name=dependent-care-flexible-spending-accounts.jpg)](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/blog/2017/08/11/dependent-care-flexible-spending-accounts) A dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible dependent care services. The IRS determines which expenses are eligible for reimbursement and these expenses are defined by Internal Revenue Code §129 and the employer's plan. by Mike Radakovich [Newer Posts](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers/page/4) [Back to Top](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers/page/5#header) [mailto:diane@kbibenefits.com](mailto:diane@kbibenefits.com) [Back to Top](https://blog.kbibenefits.com/tag/employers/page/5#top) KBI , 221 Main Street #1462 , Los Altos, CA 94023, United States 408.366.8880 Copyright © 2025