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The method was designed to help plan sponsors allocate annual raises and promotions but has evolved into a stressful process, says Rajeev Behara, CEO of Reflektive.

Moving beyond biggest loser-type competions and step challenges, employer-based programs are entering a new phase that make use of targeted incentives to create specific outcomes.

Plan sponsors can take immediate steps to help hospitals ensure that employees, dependents -- and all patients –are in better shape after they leave the hospital than when they went in.

Why investment committees should be having discussions about environmental, social and governance criteria, a subset of socially responsible investing.

With rising healthcare costs hurting employers, adviser Mark Gaunya says it’s time for quality reform.

This month, the agency filed its first two lawsuits accusing employers of gender bias for discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation.

Justice Antonin Scalia’s death and ACA developments have created legal uncertainties that employers and their advisers should know about.

Targeted incentives and automated employee follow-up can improve outcomes.

Advisers can make use of these best practices to lower the costs and increase the effectiveness of employer disability programs.

The savings option is growing in popularity as part of a prudent capital allocation strategy, says financial adviser John Ludwig.