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10/23/2026

Join Bentek at SSI IMPACT 2026 in Columbus!

We’re heading to the conference and hosting a live demo on Wednesday, October 28th, 1:55–2:25 PM in Gemini Ballroom C. Come see how our cloud-based platform is transforming benefits administration for public sector teams — and learn why we were named Gov CIO Outlook’s Benefits Administration Platform of the Year.

Public sector isn’t just a market for us; it’s in our DNA. From white-glove service by experienced account managers to technology built specifically for government employers, we’re focused on delivering both award-winning technology and personalized support.

See you in Columbus!

Schedule your free demo today and discover how your employee benefits administration platform can be transformed in time for open enrollment.

10/16/2026

At UKG GTMX on Monday, 10/19-22 come find us at Booth #410.

Meet Brenda Sabor, PMP and Lesley Nygaard, GPHR, SHRM-SCP and learn how Bentek (the only benefits platform built specifically for school districts and public sector) integrates with UKG to make enrollment, compliance, and self-service easier.

10/16/2026

At UKG GTMX on Monday, 10/19-22 come find us at Booth #410.

Meet Brenda Sabor, PMP and Lesley Nygaard, GPHR, SHRM-SCP and learn how Bentek (the only benefits platform built specifically for school districts and public sector) integrates with UKG to make enrollment, compliance, and self-service easier.

Bentek is the best benefits administration platform for public Sector. The only benefits admin software built for schools and government.

10/15/2026

Stop by Booth #733 at ASBO International to meet Lesley Nygaard, GPHR, SHRM-SCP and Brenda Sabor, PMP.

We’re the ONLY benefits administration platform purpose-built for school districts and public sector employers; designed to simplify complex benefits so you can focus on what matters most.

Come see how Bentek helps K-12 and government teams manage benefits with more confidence. We’d love to connect.

10/12/2026

TSUG attendees! Join Brenda Sabor, PMP, and , Lesley Nygaard, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, this Tuesday in the Banyan room for: “One Source of Trust: A Better-Connected Benefits Experience with Bentek.”

Discover how Bentek consistently helps districts eliminate mismatched records and manual double-entry, seamlessly connect payroll and benefits data, and free up more time to support your staff; instead of cleaning up spreadsheets.

📅 Tuesday, October 13 | 1:50 PM | Banyan Room
We look forward to seeing you there!

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10/08/2026

Minnesota, let’s talk benefits! 👋Lesley Nygaard and Brenda Sabor are heading to the Minnesota Skyward User Group Today and tomorrow, October 8–9 at River’s Edge Convention Center! Bring your questions, share your district’s challenges, and learn how Bentek’s partnership with Skyward can help make benefits administration easier for your team. We look forward to connecting with you!

10/08/2026

Tomorrow at MNSUG, Lesley Nygaard and Brenda Sabor are walking Minnesota Skyward districts through what a connected payroll and benefits experience actually looks like.

Session #2 | Thursday, October 8 | 9:30–10:20

Rivers Edge Conference Center, St. Cloud

One Source of Trust: A Better-Connected Benefits Experience with Bentek
If your team is still reconciling mismatched records, double-entering the same employee data, or cleaning up spreadsheets before open enrollment, this session is for you. We’ll cover how districts can:

Eliminate mismatched records and manual double-entry
Connect Skyward payroll and benefits data in one flow
Spend less time on cleanup and more time supporting staff

Lesley Nygaard, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, and Brenda Sabor, PMP, will be in the room. Come say hello, or flag us in the comments if you’ll be there.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Bentek team.

Today we honor the public sector professionals who keep our communities running. Educators, first responders, city and county staff, and every public employee who shows up to serve.

You educate, lead, protect, and support the people around you. That work is the foundation of strong communities.

Thank you for your service. Wishing you a restful holiday.

08/28/2026

Managing benefits for a public sector workforce isn’t always as simple as applying one set of rates.

Union contracts, non-union employees, different contribution formulas, effective dates, seniority, employment classifications, and department rules can all impact what appears on the same payroll.

When those rules are managed manually, complexity can quickly turn into costly errors.

In our blog, linked below, we explore how a rules-based benefits administration approach can help public sector HR teams:

🔹 Manage multiple bargaining-unit rate structures
🔹 Apply contract changes with effective dating
🔹 Account for different employee classifications
🔹 Reduce manual reconciliation and payroll errors
🔹 Maintain clear, audit-ready reporting

The goal isn’t to simplify the rules, it’s to have technology flexible enough to manage them.

Read more: https://mybentek.com/employee-benefits/one-paystub-two-rulebooks-configuring-benefits-rate-structures-for-union-and-non-union-staff/

Understand the intricacies of public sector benefits administration and how to navigate multi-union payroll complexities.

08/24/2026

Benefits communication shouldn’t stop with full-time, tenured employees.
Substitute teachers, coaches, variable-hour staff, and retirees are all part of the K-12 community, yet traditional benefits communication often isn’t designed around how these groups work or how their eligibility can change.
In our latest blog, we explore how school districts can close these communication gaps through:

🐝 More accurate eligibility tracking
🐝 Multi-channel communication
🐝 Dedicated outreach for retirees and variable-hour employees
🐝 Benefits technology built for the complexities of K-12

The goal? Make sure every eligible employee has access to the right benefits information at the right time, regardless of their role, schedule, or tenure.
Read the full blog to learn more:

Beyond Tenure: Benefits Communication for Substitutes, Coaches, and Retirees
https://mybentek.com/employee-benefits/beyond-tenure-benefits-communication-for-substitutes-coaches-and-retirees/

Discover the importance of K-12 benefits communication for variable-hour staff and enhance their understanding of available options.