Practice management

Drawing from the principles of AI, brokers need to develop new strengths in order to continue meeting the needs of their clients, says Hanna’s Matthew Augustine.

Some insiders at big brokerage firms encouraged the DOL to maintain progress during the rule’s development, which Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis Borzi says “kept us going.”

While many workers can navigate benefit marketplaces by themselves, a new survey reveals that employees make better selections when helped by an adviser.

It’s a logical move for the brokerage and consulting firm and a strong step in the process of mainstreaming voluntary, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

Four often-missed signs of depression that can have a hidden impact on workplace productivity and overall staff morale.

Advisers should start with addressing employee turnover rates and focusing on targeted communication for each age group, says Reward Gateway’s Debra Corey.

Dozens of brokers and consultants weigh in on the practice, and Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman explains the fallacies behind this siloed approach.

While many workers can navigate benefit marketplaces by themselves, a new survey from Liazon reveals that employees make better selections when helped by an adviser.

Withing’s Cedric Huthings and other experts share insights on how technology is changing the benefits landscape — and why employers must embrace the transition.

Changes will be more substantial than previous updates, said Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, speaking this week during the IFEBP’s Washington Legislative Update.