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Carriers need to focus their digital efforts on education to attract younger clients, says Amy Friedrich of Principal Financial Group.

Even though the DOL has given employers a brief reprieve for applying new disability regulations to ERISA plan claims, changes are likely.

Firms look to leverage each other’s strengths, grow with focus on technology, voluntary and retirement benefits.

Employers can take steps to structure workplace benefits that accommodate individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.

Most employees learn about the product on their own or from family members and many know little about it, Lincoln Financial finds.

The tech giant is giving new mothers and fathers more time off, as well as helping with adoption and surrogacy costs.

BetterUp, Shiftgig and TINYpulse are some of the hot tech innovators that are shaking up the industry.

Plan sponsors should encourage the use of a vision carrier’s website, explain the connection between vision benefits and FSAs and send multiple reminders about the benefit to workers.

There are both pros and cons for employers who allow their employees to bring their dogs, cats or other furry friends into the office.

All U.S. lawyers who are primary caregivers will be eligible for 20 weeks of paid time off; secondary caregivers will receive eight weeks.