Webinars for Employers

These webinars give employers insight into their retirement plans and the things they can do on the TCDRS employer website.

Navigating the Basics of TCDRS

Curious about your TCDRS plan? Let us show you the ropes! Learn how the plan works and how to empower your employees with key insights about TCDRS benefits.

January 15: 10:00 a.m.

February 5: 10:00 a.m.

March 5: 10:00 a.m.

 

Earning Service Time

Understanding the basics of TCDRS service time is vital for supporting your employees on their path to retirement. In this webinar you’ll gain the confidence to answer any questions your employees might have as they track their way to vesting and retirement eligibility. We'll uncover sources of service time and how your employees can make that time count.

January 22: 10:00 a.m.

 

Helping Employees Understand Their Benefit

Discover how leveraging TCDRS can play a crucial role in recruiting and retaining talented staff. We’ll go over how to communicate the value of TCDRS, the power of compound interest, reaching important milestones and tips on keeping your
employees engaged in their benefits.

February 19: 10:00 a.m.

 

Account Options for Exiting Employees

Sometimes your employee’s road to retirement includes job changes, but leaving their county or district job doesn’t mean leaving their retirement savings behind. In this webinar, we'll navigate the options available when employees decide to part ways, providing you with tips to ensure a smooth transition.

March 19: 10:00 a.m.

 

Exploring the Employer Portal

Understanding how to work the employer portal is crucial for effectively managing your employees' retirement benefits. During this webinar you’ll learn everything you need to know about the TCDRS Employer Portal, including how to find your plan details, access reports and help employees with account updates.

April 2: 10:00 a.m.

 

Reviewing Your Benefits

As an employer, you decide the level of your benefits based on your employees’ needs and your local budget. In this webinar, we will review a sample plan assessment, benefit options for your employees, and how you can use the Plan Customizer to model different benefit/cost scenarios.

April 16: 10:00 a.m.

 

 

On-Demand Webinars

Funding Your Plan
Erika Aguirre Vasquez, TCDRS Employer Services Representative
See how TCDRS is structured to ensure your plan’s funding is pointed in the right direction. In this webinar, you will learn how your benefits are funded, how to adjust your benefits and costs, and how TCDRS helps you prepare for the next plan year.

Reviewing Your Plan
Erika Aguirre Vasquez, TCDRS Employer Services Representative
As an employer, you decide the level of your benefits based on your employees’ needs and your local budget. In this webinar, we will review a sample plan assessment, benefit options for your employees, and how you can use the Plan Customizer to model different benefit/cost scenarios.

Helping Employees with TCDRS Account Updates
Roxanne Aldridge, TCDRS Employer Services Representative
Your employees come to you for information about their retirement benefits and help managing their TCDRS accounts. Now, you can serve your employees better by making changes on their behalf directly from your TCDRS employer website.

How Your Plan Works
Erika Aguirre Vasquez, TCDRS Employer Services Representative
Take your TCDRS plan knowledge to an expert level with this overview of how the plan works, what choices you make each year and strategies you can use to help keep your rates stable.

Employer Resources at Your Fingertips
Erika Aguirre Vasquez, TCDRS Employer Services Representative
Get an in-depth walkthrough of the annual plan decision cycle and learn about the resources that are available to help you.

Your Plan Checkup
Ralph Wallace, TCDRS Employer Services Representative
Know your numbers! Learn about your ratios (replacement and funding), reasons for rate change, and how you can keep your plan healthy for your employees and budget.

Educating Employees on Financial Preparedness for Retirement
Carina Moreno, TCDRS Member Services Field Representative
When considering retirement, there are a lot of financial pieces your employees need to have in place. Get an overview of the full financial picture of retirement and how all of the pieces fit together.

How to Prepare Your Employees for the Emotional Aspect of Retirement
Lisa Idais, Manager, TCDRS Member Services Field Representatives
Most people know what they are retiring from, but they don’t know what they are retiring to. This session will help you get your employees thinking about how they will find joy and purpose in retired life, and introduce you to resources you can use to help them on their way. 

Retirement-Related Legal Issues
Ann McGeehan, TCDRS General Counsel
Learn about the laws impacting your retirement system, such as prohibitions on returning to work after retiring, and recently enacted federal laws, such as the SECURE Act and CARES Act, so that you can stay on the right side of the law.

Plan Administration