Why Join ABN

When you join the American Association of Business Networking (ABN), you will increase your exposure to other professionals that can help you grow personally and professionally. In addition, you get access to resources that help you run a successful business.

COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS

Connect with other Professionals

The ABN brings you closer to other professionals by helping you to connect. Join our community to build relationships, solve challenges and create an invaluable network.

RESOURCES

Employee Handbook

Use this sample Employee Handbook as a Guide

Make sure to view all policies to ensure that are consistent with your current policies.

Genetic Nondiscrimination Rules for Employers

Document about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

This act prohibits employers and health plans from improperly collecting, using and disclosing individuals’ genetic information.

Cobra Election Notice Checklist

Use this checklist as a guide of what content to include in your notice

One of the most important COBRA notices is the election notice that plan administrators are required to give to qualified beneficiaries (QBs).

Career Path Toolkit

Use this as a guide to helping your employees with their career path.

Recruiting and retaining a talented workforce continues to be a struggle for many employers, especially as younger individuals enter the workforce.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Use this as a sample for your Anti-Discrimination Policy

An employer does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 or older), disability status or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law.

Exceed Your Growth Expectations

By Motivating Employees

Download this guide to help you understand how motivating your employees is an important way to exceed your growth expectations.

Workplace Wellness How-to Guide

Use this guide to help implement a wellness initiative into your business.

As employers continue to look for ways to manage rising health care costs, many are turning to workplace wellness programs to improve employees’ well-being and to help manage or prevent chronic conditions.

10 Common ADA Mistakes to Avoid

Use this as a guide to help navigate the Americans with Disabilities Act

In navigating the ADA, benefit administrators should be careful to avoid these common mistakes

Communicating Changes to Your Insurance Benefits Plan

Use this as a guide to communicating changes to your insurance benefits plan.

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) generally allows a group health plan to modify its benefit plan so long as the procedure followed is consistent with the plan terms and ERISA.

SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS

Health Insurance

Choose from a variety of carriers for individual health coverage.

Dental & Vision Insurance

MetLife PPO dental coverage with optional vision plan.

Telehealth

Visit with board-certified physicians 24/7 by phone, video, or app.

ID Theft

Help safeguard your finances and credit against theft and abuse.

Travel Discounts

Exclusive discounts on hotels, car rentals and more.

Auto & Home Insurance

Competitive group discounts from Farmers.

Term Life

Help protect your family for whatever life brings.

AD&D

Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

(coming soon)

Accident, Critical Illness

(coming soon)

Hospital Indemnity

(coming soon)

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