
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.
In a recent survey of hiring managers, one-quarter said they were less likely to hire Jewish applicants, who they viewed as having too much power.
An Oregon-based adviser explains the implications of the state's Right to Healthcare ballot initiative, which would require that all residents have access to affordable care.
Joe and Mike Markland see ICHRAs as a remedy for the root cause of escalating health insurance costs.
Benefit advisers Lester Morales and Brandon Weber bonded over a strong desire to fix the healthcare system, a challenge rooted in their childhoods.
Tech company Cleary develops platforms to centralize all employee experiences as remote and hybrid work mushrooms.
Certified financial therapy is riding the pandemic-induced convergence of financial wellness and mental health benefits.
The program cut costs for employers and employees while boosting quality of care.
Experts see generational and creative limitations, question fit for certain job categories and fear bias creeping into applicant vetting.
The new platform allows employers and advisers to search for, rate and review service providers.
The social media app is positioning itself as a creative way to acquire young talent and fill labor shortages.
Making the workplace more comfortable for recovering addicts begins with a change in culture and empathy for all.
Although racism and sexism have been the focus, artificial intelligence also can weed out biases that fuel age discrimination.
Video chatting streamlines job interviews and employee engagement, while WFH deepens talent pools and gives candidates more independence.
Beamery CEO Abakar Saidov makes bold predictions about the use of data and tech tools.
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.