Benefits Think

One key point on the journey toward success is to avoid operational HR leaders and track down prospects’ CFOs first, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

Benefits to adding an in-person assistant to a wellness program include personalized interactions with better feedback.

Employers must take great care to avoid a situation where it is deemed a worker was fired because of the claim.

Employers must conduct a thorough review of their plans’ written forms and actual operations so they don’t lose their tax exempt status.

Advisers beware: With this acquisition, the online retailing juggernaut has set its sights on healthcare.

Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.

As companies struggle to stay ahead of changing regulations, they might consider outsourcing absence management to a qualified vendor to offset some of the burden.

The Affordable Care Act removed a key constraint by making cost-effective healthcare available outside of full-time employment, which gave people many more options around retirement and work.

Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.

New law could have far-reaching implications for companies, even if they are not headquartered in New York state.