
Bruce Shutan
Contributing writerBruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.
Alternative work arrangements are seen as a bellwether for the gig economy as more Americans juggle jobs to make ends meet, a new study shows.
The ever-changing employment contract increasingly values flexible hours, convenience and purpose. So how can benefits and perks help employers win the new talent war?
n4one HR and Benefits co-founder Joe Markland seeks to do for the employee benefits and HCM space what Southwest Airlines did for commercial aviation.
BenefitVision CEO Ronald Kleiman opines on how HR and benefits technology will continue to alter another benefits enrollment season.
Managing kidney disease represents an area that’s prone to reactive medicine, wasteful spending and huge claims, but creative solutions to complex and costly care are within reach for savvy brokers and advisers.
Keith McNeil’s plan is designed to protect self-insured clients from costly “lasers” or rate hikes, policy cancellations or exclusions of specific health plan members.
Innovative employee benefit startups are expected to prosper from the flow of venture capital following the Business Roundtable’s pledge to beef up benefits and compensation.
When it comes to knowledge about oral health, employees can be seriously lacking. Here’s how you can help clients fill the gaps.
When it comes to knowledge about oral health, employees can be seriously lacking. Here’s how you can help clients fill the gaps.
Soft perks and benefits emphasizing experiences over financial protection are meeting changing employee expectations — and sweetening talent management strategies beyond traditional offerings.
A subset of machine learning and AI vastly improves predictive modeling capabilities for early intervention strategies, better outcomes and lower costs.
The distribution channel includes about 8,500 benefit brokers, advisers and insurance agents who see greater value in a flat-rate model without claims.
The NextGen Benefits Mastermind Partnership program offers healthcare supply chain certification, a speakers academy and marketing program to help advisers stay relevant and expand business.
How state mandated employer-provided retirement plans may pave the path for a national model.
A self-insured benefits plan for a small business resulted in substantial savings. Here's how an adviser found a competitive edge.
Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.
Two efficiency experts suggest six handy digital tools that target critical areas to eliminate wasted time and unlock potential.
Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.
Arrow Benefits Group creates BenefitsTV for YouTube and Instagram as conduit for quick and easy messaging.
From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.