Human Resources

Elevated Workplace Self-Paced Training Registration
var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(“gform_main_scripts_loaded”,function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(“gform/theme/scripts_loaded”,function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(“DOMContentLoaded”,function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>”function”==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(“The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.”),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(“gform_main_scripts_loaded”,()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(“gform/theme/scripts_loaded”,()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(“DOMContentLoaded”,()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(“action”,o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(“filter”,o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(“action”,o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(“filter”,o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(“action”,o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(“filter”,o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+”_”+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){“function”!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),”action”==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),”filter”==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});
#gform_wrapper_8[data-form-index=”0″].gform-theme,[data-parent-form=”8_0″]{–gf-color-primary: #204ce5;–gf-color-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;–gf-color-primary-contrast: #fff;–gf-color-primary-contrast-rgb: 255, 255, 255;–gf-color-primary-darker: #001AB3;–gf-color-primary-lighter: #527EFF;–gf-color-secondary: #fff;–gf-color-secondary-rgb: 255, 255, 255;–gf-color-secondary-contrast: #112337;–gf-color-secondary-contrast-rgb: 17, 35, 55;–gf-color-secondary-darker: #F5F5F5;–gf-color-secondary-lighter: #FFFFFF;–gf-color-out-ctrl-light: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.1);–gf-color-out-ctrl-light-rgb: 17, 35, 55;–gf-color-out-ctrl-light-darker:

After nearly 9 years at Costco, I decided to leave in the fall of 2022 and form my own company: The Sidell Method.

My soul came alive after founding and running a Leveraged Mentorship program that transformed how we developed talent at scale. Here’s what I learned about creating meaningful impact across an entire organization.

The Challenge Every Organization Faces

Most employers are stuck in a cycle of rising premiums and generic benefits packages that don’t serve their workforce. The traditional approach of accepting whatever your broker presents is costing you money and frustrating your employees.

The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Benefits
From the consultant side, we see this repeatedly. Employers end up with bulky benefits packages loaded with extras their

Employers face real challenges with their health benefits programs. Costs continue to rise while employees expect more personalized options. The clear advantage? Artificial Intelligence creates opportunities for smarter decisions, better forecasting, and improved employee experiences.

The Hard Truth About Employee Benefits
Let’s face it – the traditional approach to benefits isn’t working. For the past 20 years, premiums have increased

Let’s talk about something that’s costing you money right now. Employee benefits sit firmly in your top three budget items, yet most of you are getting advice that’s… well, not great. And it’s hurting both your bottom line and your ability to keep good people.

What’s Really Going On in Benefits Advising
We’ve spent years watching this industry, and we’ve

Most benefits advisors treat renewal time like a finish line. They negotiate your rates, hand you a spreadsheet, and disappear until next year. But what happens when your business priorities shift? When new regulations hit? When your workforce demographics change mid-year?

The truth is, your business doesn’t operate on an insurance calendar, and neither should your benefits strategy.

The Problem

Supporting working moms isn’t just about having a policy on paper—it’s about building a culture that actually works for them. Employers can start by offering flexible schedules, remote or hybrid options, and meaningful paid parental leave for all parents. Access to affordable or on-site childcare can make a world of difference, too. But just as important is what happens when

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how employers recruit, evaluate, and manage their workforce — but it’s also attracting serious attention from lawmakers.
Across the U.S., state and federal regulators are enacting new laws to ensure that AI tools used in employment decisions are fair, transparent, and free from discrimination.
Here’s what this trend means for employers, job applicants, and employees

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how employers recruit, evaluate, and manage their workforce — but it’s also attracting serious attention from lawmakers.
Across the U.S., state and federal regulators are enacting new laws to ensure that AI tools used in employment decisions are fair, transparent, and free from discrimination.
Here’s what this trend means for employers, job applicants, and employees