Nothing at Clearwater Writing is ‘off the shelf.’ Not our deliverables, not our services. We can handle your big communications projects from start to finish, acting as project manager, creative director, content expert, writer, editor and overall communications guru. But, we also can help you out with smaller assignments and urgent needs, like quickly editing a CEO letter on a Friday afternoon.
While we are often asked to do summary plan descriptions, open enrollment campaigns and personalized total compensation statements, we also have extensive experience in branding, web design and portal development, strategy, planning and more. Click on a link below for details.
Open enrollment is a great time to reach out to your employees, educate them about their benefits and get out key messages about value and personal responsibility. Clearwater Writing can help you with print or web-based open enrollment guides, along with other materials that can make open enrollment a success. No matter what your need – eye-catching envelopes, newsletters that actually get read, postcard reminders, confirmation statements, posters and specialty items – we’ll make it happen.
Anything that traditionally is print, we can make even better on the web. The internet lets us take 40+ page booklets and turn them into interactive documents with links, pop-ups and cool tools our client’s employees love. From basic web content to the creation of an entire HR portal, we’ve done it all.
We are SPD/SMM experts. Our goal is to get it right from the start. We can help you update existing SPDs or create new ones from plan documents, insurance contracts or whatever you have available. And, if it’s an option for you, we can create easy-to-navigate, engaging, interactive web-based SPDs. If you are thinking SPDs or SMMs, think Clearwater Writing!
Informative brochures about generic drugs. Primers on using the web. Pandemic flu packets. We’ve done those and more. If you have a hot topic you want to share with your employees, just ask us. We’ll help you figure out the best way to communicate it and then we’ll help you implement.
Employees consistently rank personalized total compensation and benefit statements as the most valued HR communication they receive from their employer. The Clearwater Writing team has been doing statements for more than 10 years. Our process is proven, our deliverables are exceptional and it’s likely our price is a lot lower than you might expect. And, we’re dedicated to making the process as easy as possible for you. If you are thinking statements, let us help you turn that vision into a reality.
It’s always a good idea to ask your employees what they think. We’ve helped clients gather valuable feedback through online surveys, print surveys and focus groups. We not only gather the information, but we put it together in a way that actually makes sense to you.
Pension plan freezes, profit sharing plan terminations, reductions in benefits – we’ve seen it all. And, we’ve helped our clients communicate change effectively, with clear, honest communications. Whether it’s a brochure or a letter, let us help you get the best outcome from a bad news situation.
Compensation is the foundation of employment. Yet many employees and managers do not understand the basics, such as base pay, bonuses and performance appraisals. Stock options, restricted stock, incentive plans – they can be even more confusing. We’re experienced at making compensation programs and policies easy to understand for employees at all levels.
Times of change can bring with it a loss of talent and overall decreased employee productivity. Regular, proactive communications are key to keeping people focused on their jobs instead of on rumors and speculation. If you’re facing a challenge through a merger, acquisition, reorganization or bankruptcy, let us be your partner in communications. We won’t let you down.
We not only help you keep top talent, we can help you attract top talent. Nothing says “join our company” like a personalized recruiting brochure created just for your prospect. Or better yet, let us create a personalized website with links to information about your benefit and compensation plans.
You know the saying, “It’s smart to plan your work and work your plan.” We can help you develop a strategy that will keep you on track and make the most out of your budget dollars. Let us help you determine your hot topics and key messages and how you’re going to communicate them throughout the year.
We think it’s important that HR, benefits and compensation have a ‘look’ that employees recognize. Branding lets your employees know that important information is inside. We’ve helped numerous clients create that look through the process of branding. Not only do you get a fabulous and effective brand, it’s always a lot of fun getting there.