Expand Beyond Email: Intranet Post Templates

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Intranet Post: OE Launch ~250 words · Helpful/informational · Publish Day 1 of OE · HTML supported

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Headline: Open Enrollment is Starting — Here's How to Enroll in Benefits for 2027 

Subheadline: Make your [YEAR] selections by [DATE]
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Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to review and update your benefits coverage. This year, selections must be made by [DATE].
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What's new this year
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• [BENEFIT NAME]: [Brief description — 1–2 sentences]
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How to enroll
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1. Log in at [PORTAL LINK]
2. Review your current coverage and any new options
3. Confirm your selections before [DATE]

Key dates
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• Enrollment opens: [DATE]
• Benefits fair / Q&A session: [DATE]
• Enrollment closes: [DATE]
• Coverage effective: [DATE]
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Questions? Visit [INTRANET FAQ PAGE LINK] or contact [NAME] at [EMAIL].

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Intranet FAQ: ~300 words · Helpful · Publish alongside or linked from launch post · HTML supported
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‍Headline: 2027 Benefits Open Enrollment FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
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Can I keep my current plan? Yes. If you take no action, you will [edit to match company policy]. We still recommend logging in to confirm nothing has changed.
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What if I miss the deadline? You will not be able to make changes until next year's open enrollment, unless you experience a qualifying life event (marriage, birth, adoption, job change).
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What's new this year? [List any new benefits, plan changes, or cost updates here.]
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How do I know which plan is right for me? [Link to plan comparison tool or decision guide.] You can also [CONTACT HR / ATTEND A BENEFITS FAIR / BOOK A 1:1].
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Most common questions:

1. [Add HR team's most common employee questions here — 2–3 total]
2. [Add HR team's most common employee questions here — 2–3 total]
3. [Add HR team's most common employee questions here — 2–3 total]

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Manager Talking Points (One-Page Reference)
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Open Enrollment [YEAR] — Manager Talking Points: Use in team meetings or 1:1s during the enrollment window. You don't need to be a benefits expert — just know enough to point people in the right direction.
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Key dates
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• Enrollment opens: [DATE]
• Enrollment closes: [DATE]
• Coverage effective: [DATE]
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Top 3 benefits to mention (customize with HR before sending)
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1. [BENEFIT NAME] — [One sentence on what it covers and who it's for]
2. [BENEFIT NAME] — [One sentence]
3. [BENEFIT NAME] — Example: "Maven covers fertility, maternity, parenting, and menopause support — available to all employees starting day one. No referral needed."
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How to respond to common questions
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"I'm not sure which plan to choose." → "The plan comparison tool at [LINK] walks you through it. If you're still stuck, contact [HR CONTACT]."
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"Do I have to do anything if I want to keep the same plan?" → "Check with HR, but in general you should still log in to confirm — premiums and coverage details may have shifted."
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"I missed the deadline. What should I do?" → "Contact HR directly. After the window closes, changes are only possible with a qualifying life event."
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"What's new this year?" → "[Mention the 1–2 new benefits from HR's briefing. If you're unsure: 'I'd point you to the intranet page for the full list — [LINK].']"
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Where to send employees
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• Intranet page: [LINK]
• Benefits portal: [LINK]
• HR contact: [NAME, EMAIL]
• Slack channel: [#hr-benefits]