Expense Optimization

Most consultants claim to save you money. Techniques vary but include beating up suppliers, three bids with the lowest winning, or reselling supplier solutions. IEM Group has a different view.

One approach to the market does not fit every client or every spend category.  We believe that every spend category requires knowledge, expertise, and business acumen.  We take the approach that every recommendation is designed for our client's best interest - as though we were in their shoes.

We listen to your needs and interact with the realities of your business. We know that the lowest cost result is not always the right answer.  Other factors include culture, politics, scope of control, business needs, business relationships, total cost of ownership, total value, cost of change, and changing business and technology needs.

The areas listed above are the highest demand areas from our clients. We know that an engineer has to lead a utilities audit review. We know that IT and telecom experience is required to help optimize what your requirements really are versus what technology your past spend suggests they should be. We know that employee benefits are frequently relationship driven but are often noncompetitive, impacting your cost and employee satisfaction. 

Regardless of the category, you have a business to run after we leave. Our goal is to help you through the process and increase your competitive advantage.

Risk Reduction

IEM is pleased to offer three areas of risk reduction.  Each area also has productivity improvement benefits.

Identity Theft Solutions

We believe this area is becoming the largest threat to business.  Yet most businesses are not even aware of today's risks for employees, employers, suppliers, and clients. In 2006, $56 billion was lost and 6% of America's adult population was impacted.  The projections are a tsunami increase in both cost and impact on families and companies.  State and Federal governments are adding regulations to businesses and making companies responsible for this trend - even though they are usually victimized themselves.

IEM offers layered protection solutions to help individuals and companies reduce their risk.  The layers include governance, benefits, assessment services, remediation services, technology, education, and encouragement for businesses to involve legal reviews.  This area is so extensive that IEM has dedicated a separate website to assist you.  Please refer to Identitytheft-solutions.net.

HR Support Center

Human Resources is challenged with a rapidly changing cultural and regulatory environment.  IEM has partnered with a highly professional HR solution company to offer you a low cost subscription for personalized access to web-based tools, resources, information and expertise to help you  competently manage your employees and quickly resolve any issues.  Even better, you can subscribe to a pool of HR consultants who can help you with more detailed inquiries.

Since access is secured, please contact us for a limited period access to see how you can save money and provide extra "hands and feet" to help you run your business.  The home page is iemgroup.hranswerlink.com.  If you are interested in a one week review of the web offering, please contact us at sales@iemcorp.com or call 678 485-1687.

Technology Security Solutions

Many companies are not aware of security risks found throughout their companies.  IEM partners offer:

• Mobile security through firewall, anti-virus, SPAM filter, and unwanted call blocking.

• A secure and encrypted Unified Global Communication Platform with secure instant messaging, VoIP, video-conferencing, desktop sharing, remote PC Control, Pod and Video casting, file sharing, and group chat - at an unbeatable price.  This is the most exciting product we have seen in a long time.

• PC level encryption software

If you are interested, please contact us or call 678 485-1687.

Employer of Choice Benefits

A common theme we hear is the loss of good employees or the need to attract new employees.  We all know the result - you and your staff pick up the slack and prioritize doing the most critical tasks while hoping to catch up later.  Unfortunately, every department has similar issues.  So, how do you keep good employees and attract new talent?  How an you become an "Employer of Choice" without breaking the bank?

One major trend is reviewing the employee benefit package.  No, not spending more money unless your company is below average in your industry.  In addition to our Benefits Spend Optimization offering, IEM offers new ideas that are gaining marketplace adoption; and are usually paid for by the employee.

PayCard

For companies having employees without bank accounts, IEM offers a payroll card program that reduces company payroll and expedite costs, helps with legal compliance, and usually provides an effective salary increase, less time off work, and greater safety than cashing payroll checks at a local store.

Supplemental Insurance

We find a range of 50-80% of employees prefer to supplement their healthcare benefits with additional coverages.  Usually these coverages are tied to family medical history risks or accident coverage that are meant to help pay for deductibles and other expenses incurred during their need.

401(k)

We are not financial advisors or registered investment advisors.  But we do know what we would want - better options for employees, access to registered investment advisors who also take on fiduciary risk and have highly competitive pricing.  We introduce clients to certified partners who are doing what we would want.

Identify Shield

We continuously look for who has the best protection at the best price for identity theft projection.  We see amazing offering on the radio and internet which, to us, make no sense and can actually give a false sense of security.  We encourage you to look around but only one partner provides proactive monitoring and restoration services for all five types of identity theft.

Legal Shield

There is only one serious player in this area.  They own the market.  We personally use this service and are amazed at the low cost, benefit levels, and quality of attorney care...including 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. For corporate risk reduction, this product and the identity shield product provide the voluntary benefits we recommend.

Health Insurance

Some companies are looking for help in providing reasonable cost insurance for dramatically rising health costs.  IEM works with brokers who provide the best service, investment in their clients, and product results time after time.

If you are interested, please contact us or call 678 485-1687.