Healthcare

Industry experts at the 2016 Great Places to Work conference discussed the importance of transparency.

A majority of this generation expects most of their post-work income to come from Social Security, finds new research, placing added responsibilities on employers to consider implementing auto-enrollment and auto-escalation.

The majority of large employers offer high-deductible health plans coupled with health savings accounts, but traditional plans are still favored by many employees.

It’s important for employers to educate workers about available HSAs, HRAs and FSAs so that employees can get the most out of them.

Maternity care presents an ideal starting point for value-based purchasing initiatives because it is high volume, clinically homogenous, and exhibits wide variety in cost and quality.

Determining what is actually ‘in the best interest of the client’ is a gray area that may mean a greater risk of litigation for advisers and higher fees for small investors.

Understanding the pension and benefit plans of seller organizations is an important part of any acquisition, yet many companies report having less time to complete this due diligence.

Industry experts at the 2016 Great Place to Work conference discuss the important of transparency and fostering an inclusive workplace culture to increase productivity and improve the bottom line.

Employers and advisers are urged to increase financial education so employees understand the pros and cons of tapping into their 401(k) plans for purposes such as paying off credit card or student loan debt.

The honor recognizes extraordinary contributions to a firm or agency, the industry and/or elevating the status of all women in the profession.