Employer Strategies

Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.

First seen as a silver bullet to cut costs, employers now know the true value of the platform, Willis Towers Watson mid-market exchange head Rob Harkins says.

Companies that do not recognize workers, ask for feedback or create a team environment are at a competitive disadvantage.

Many workers use health savings accounts as specialized checking accounts, instead of using them to set aside money on a tax-favored basis for future medical expenses.

Senate Republican leaders must decide which healthcare proposal they’ll ask members to vote on this week, in what has become a series of all-out efforts to get their own members on board.

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

Coaches can address risk factors and prevent the future health problems of employees who struggle with stress, sleep issues or lack of exercise.

Advisers must help employers who want to attract top talent to offer their employees a wide array of product options.

Employees have some simple but significant false ideas about their retirement plans. And employers need to do a better job addressing them during education sessions.

Offering too many elective benefits at once confuses employees and becomes counter-productive.