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Looking for a new benefits specialist takes preparation and focus, says adviser Jack Kwicien.

More employers are embracing the idea that a financially aware and secure employee is a happier, healthier and more productive individual.

Let’s enact a uniform fiduciary standard so all clients are protected and any appearance of compensation bias is removed, urges John Ludwig.

A presidential memorandum requires a second look with an updated economic and legal analysis to determine if it may adversely affect the acquisition of retirement information and financial advice.

By leveraging robust human resources management tools and benefits administration systems, employers can personally connect with every employee and develop programs that hone their skills.

Focusing on a shared vision and building the culture of a brokerage will naturally lead to a better product, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

It’s almost a guarantee that employers will see increasing pharmacy costs even when the plan is negotiated and managed properly. That’s why it’s important to review PBM contracts carefully.

Recommendation tools are not only helping workers choose more appropriate health plans, they are also educating them as to the value of their benefits, says Willis Towers Watson’s Rob Harkins.

From what will happen with cost containment provisions to addressing broker business models, BAN’s Perry Braun is looking for answers.

Proper rest is often a forgotten component of employee wellness, says researcher Alyssa Cairns, who shares how to make it a priority.