Bruce Shutan

SmartRecruiters integrates its cloud-based talent acquisition suite with Checkr’s AI and machine learning tools for quicker and more accurate background checks and drug screenings.

Experts suggest electronic paper trails and consistent HR policies to stay out of court.

The tech platform helps producers understand a group’s risk, customize coverage and secure competitive stop loss to match plan designs.

Greater precision speeds the vetting of candidates, removes menial tasks and eliminates biases, resulting in a more diversified and qualified labor force.

As traditional health insurers deepen their digital footprint, debate still rages on whether employers should fully insure or self-insure benefits.

HR claims three of top 10 overall apps, while BambooHR and UltiPro post impressive growth amid fierce battle for second place, and WageWorks and Zenefits lose their luster.

Don’t be seduced by style over substance, warn industry pros; more “human touches” are necessary to support decisions beyond latest apps or self-service tools.

“From an HR standpoint, we’re going to have to create an environment where both can coexist,” says Kelley Steven-Waiss, chief human resources officer of Here Technologies.

Expert sees data science, artificial intelligence, chatbots and predictive analytics helping improve hiring practices and significantly reduce turnover.

Executive search leader John Hodge identifies key opportunities where organizations can make a significant difference building sustainable teams that drive lasting success.

These forward-thinking advisers transitioned their clients to self-insured health plans powered by direct contracting with a more thoughtful approach to reference-based pricing, producing better benefits and eye-popping results.

Only 45% of organizations use technology tools to improve employee engagement, according to one latest industry barometer.

Quit Genius automates smoking cessation process, mines data and taps wearable technology to customize treatment with the help of board-certified coaches.

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.