Benefits Think

Next year is gearing up to be a notable year of change for the plan sponsor with the DOL’s fiduciary ruling set to take effect, says columnist John Ludwig.

In a 2015 Executive Order, President Obama directed the DOL to issue regulations requiring federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The DOL issued a final rule on Sept. 29.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

Consultant Kristen McAlister explains how hiring a new president or CEO on a contract or temporary basis can deliver long-term results.

How employers format questions can improve response rates, says Steffen Maier.

There are two foundational pieces that are often missing from plans, says adviser Andy Torelli.

In this business and political climate, advisers need to be optimally adaptive, flexible and prepared, says columnist Jack Kwicien.

Marrying exchanges with ben admin technology promises many cooperative advantages, says Web Benefits Design’s Jessica Campbell.

Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.

The best advisers live up to their management role and are constantly learning and elevating their firms, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.