Practice management

The start of the year saw seasoned professionals joining the ranks of employee benefit organizations.

Looking to expand its retirement, health and welfare and related employee benefit consulting services, Touchstone will now be a part of The Segal Group’s Sibson Consulting division.

Korn Ferry’s Melissa Swift explains how HR professionals need to help equip the overall organization to thrive in a tech environment.

The company is positioning its intelligence engine, Watson, to help human resources managers handle repetitive work in labor-intensive areas.

Don’t be afraid to look past typical health brokers to make client introductions — even the office cleaning person could be a lucrative source.

CEO Joe Tatum and President of Benefits Keri Lopez explain how the move better reflects the brokerage’s culture and commitment to clients.

Homebase, Tsheet and WhentoWork are among the companies offering employers tools to better allocate human resources.

For agents, the days of identifying, offering and then helping clients select from a handful of broad-based options are in the rearview mirror.

The vendor’s change aims to help employers achieve pay equity in their workplaces.

The right timing and messaging can open doors, demonstrate acumen, build trust and strengthen relationships.