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If Starbucks and JPMorgan are getting the workers they need by raising wages, who ends up losing? The same group that lost out last time: small businesses, says New River Investments' Connor Sen.

Technology makes it easier than ever to attract, engage and retain great employees.

Employers and advisers who still hew to a paper-based processing system incur costly errors, wasted staff time and poor healthcare decisions.

What advisers can do on their own and where they need carrier assistance, according to Global IQX’s Michael J. de Waal.

Most plan sponsors are falling short when it comes to managing their RFP process, says adviser Robert Lawton.

It’s not as mysterious as it’s often made out to be. New findings clearly show that people are more confident about purchasing health plans when they can address their questions to another person.

Key decisions, such as starting with a business plan, had ‘a huge and positive impact’ on adviser Amy Evans’ growing brokerage.

Brokers are trying to help employers control costs, but are seeing little success, says HR Technology Advisors’ Joe Markland.

An employer’s marketing campaign should include specific goals that carefully consider employee demographic factors and messaging that is accessible year-round.

Some brokers are more tuned in to clients’ plans than others, but all would benefit from a comprehensive understanding of DI, says The Standard’s Brian Kost.