Helping Your Employees Fight Identity Fraud in the Digital World
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Now more than ever, it is important to better protect employee identities and those of their families. Employers who offer identity theft protection as a financial wellness benefit can help attract and retain talent by showing they value their employees' wellbeing as well as the bottom line. Helping mitigate the impact of identity fraud can reduce the financial stress, absenteeism, and lessened productivity of fraud victims.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how an identity theft protection benefit can aid your HR team in helping recruit and retain talent by validating your reputation as a more generous and supportive employer.
- Gain a deeper understanding about how identity fraud can impact employees AND their families, and how demographics and age are not indicators of higher or lower risk.
- Better understand the links between fraudulent unemployment claims and identity theft.
- Discover some top tools and steps that can be effective in helping identify and combat fraud.
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Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
Ben Erdel

"Ben Erdel is the General Manager of ID Watchdog, an identity theft protection service under Equifax, dedicated to employee benefits. In his role, Ben oversees business strategy, product development, market insights, and go-to-market activities. His diverse experience across various functions and industries equips him to lead the organization in executing and innovating at the fast pace required by the ever-evolving cyber protection landscape.
Ben is deeply committed to safeguarding employees from identity fraud and guiding them through the intricate resolution process. Additionally, he is passionate about offering employers unique insights, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their benefit packages."
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