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When it comes to motivation, employers need to realize it isn’t all about money. Workers want to feel like they have a purpose, says Steffen Maier.

The AHCA puts a greater focus on consumerism, and smart companies will need to help employees make more informed decisions about their benefits.

The IRS was unprepared for the 104 million Form 1095-Cs and demands to clarify taxpayer ID matching programs are growing.

The financial insurance industry is constantly changing and employers need to constantly evaluate their offerings, explains adviser Sarah Kaelberer.

It’s vital for benefits managers to do their homework and select the right vendor—or risk losing millions of dollars while making no change to health outcomes.

Minimize the risk of bringing in a producer who has misappropriated trade secrets by asking proactive questions, says lawyer John Birmingham Jr.

Expanding clinical consultations, utilizing available data and studying drug effectiveness are top avenues to plan improvement.

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

Plan sponsors need to improve employees' well-being by actively encouraging roll-ins.

To lead a successful and cohesive brokerage, cultivate flexibility to allow employees to grow within the established structure, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.