Healthcare

Men still think their careers will suffer if they take leave, according to a new Deloitte survey out this week.

Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.

Employer adoption of wellness programs has seen a dramatic jump in the last 20 years, but new research from the Society for Human Resource Management suggests plan sponsors are starting to re-evaluate their programs.

When designing a retirement plan, participant investment advice, online education and automatic features must all be considered, says adviser Robert C. Lawton.

The Society for Human Resource Management launches its annual conference with a look at how employee benefits have changed over the past 20 years.

A multiple-choice health benefit trivia contest is a much better way to educate and engage employees, according to Quizzify’s Al Lewis.

Remind clients now that encouraging an employee to take Medicare versus staying on the group health plan is a potential minefield, says adviser David C. Smith.

The ability to provide clients with a benefit administration system that integrates with other platforms is essential in today’s environment, says CBIZ Model Consulting’s Neil Model.

Paid time off banks can be less complicated for employers to administer than more traditional vacation, sick and personal leave programs, but they must adhere to state and municipal laws.

Companies with at least 50 workers should be required to enroll them in some type of end-of-career savings plan, a Bipartisan Policy Center report suggests.