Tech

Mercer and SAP are among the vendors partnering with firms looking to attract and hire diverse employees.

Justworks, Sage and TrackSmart are among the companies offering software that allow workers to handle HR-related tasks, such as scheduling and payroll information.

The feature will let employers push individualized notices to their staffs.

Software systems allow human resources and other executives to take a quick pulse of their workforces.

Employers moved to self-funded models, brokers embraced performance-based compensation and care delivery was increasingly tied to referenced-based pricing.

The coverage can be a top-of-mind benefit year-round, decreasing stress levels and saving time.

Ben Eubanks, principal analyst at human resource research and consulting company Lighthouse Research & Advisory, offers advice on avoiding purchasing pitfalls.

Platforms have progressed from providing education to offering true decision support and guidance for workers.

Employees can schedule appointments and contact nurses when they’re expecting.

The feature will let employers push individualized notices to their staffs.