Brian M. Kalish

Two step approach can help employers improve their systems with more employee-focused technology.

With two-thirds of employees facing sizable animal care costs, the industry predicts even those who turned the product down will take a second look.

Speakers at the conference shared how private exchanges are evolving, selling with technology, sales tips and more.

About 80% of employees say they want to work for a company that offers a repayment program.

Through a blog and newsletter, the chief compliance officer for benefit firm Vita Companies helps clients navigate regulation.

In 2017, just 4% of companies offered student loan repayment assistance, but the industry is expected to grow to 26% by 2019, according to SHRM.

It’s business as usual for now, as changes would take years to implement, attorney says at EBA’s Workplace Benefits Mania conference.

Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.

First seen as a silver bullet to cut costs, employers now know the true value of the platform, Willis Towers Watson mid-market exchange head Rob Harkins says.

Offering too many elective benefits at once confuses employees and becomes counter-productive.