
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.
Emerging technology aims to augment human roles, improve efficiency and streamline automation.
Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.
Emerging technology aims to augment human roles, improve efficiency and streamline automation.
There are three key steps to lay the groundwork for such a review, including assessing current systems and pursuing automation.
Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.
UBA data show these companies exhibit superior cost-containment relative to larger counterparts.
Careful communication of reasonable alternative standard can keep employers out of court; Macy’s lawsuit renews concern about punitive measures.
Torchlight service helps advisers build client conduit to EAPs or behavioral health providers.
While Harvey and Irma property damage is still being calculated, observers cite teachable moments for workplace benefit policyholders.
While Harvey and Irma property damage is still being calculated, observers cite teachable moments for workplace benefit policyholders.
Retirement expert Ted Benna’s new guide features three models that could appeal to businesses looking to simplify the savings process.
Careful communication of reasonable alternative standard can keep employers out of court; Macy’s lawsuit renews concern about punitive measures.
Houston broker Cary Goss shares lessons learned from an historic storm, including information he wishes he’d sent clients ahead of time.
Success hinges more on broker dedication to benefits expertise than firm size.
Snagajob uses a single platform to streamline workflows and help new hires manage their schedules and swap shifts.
Snagajob uses single platform to streamline workflows, help new hires manage their schedules, swap shifts and communicate
Grand Rounds algorithm is credited with combating misdiagnoses and improving healthcare literacy for companies.
Benefit election variations across leading job sectors point to a need for better education from advisers and employers on product selection.
Grand Rounds algorithm credited with combating misdiagnoses and improving healthcare literacy for clients.