Employer Strategies

Women, in particular, are lagging in earnings and in the amount of income they’re saving for retirement, according to research from T. Rowe Price.

It’s a logical move for the brokerage and consulting firm and a strong step in the process of mainstreaming voluntary, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

Four often-missed signs of depression that can have a hidden impact on workplace productivity and overall staff morale.

Advisers should start with addressing employee turnover rates and focusing on targeted communication for each age group, says Reward Gateway’s Debra Corey.

While the programs are popular, they’re all too often reactionary and don’t take enough of a holistic approach to worker well-being, according to Corporate Synergies’ Robert Stumper.

Employers host a variety of valuable employee data such as age range, marital status, number of dependants and more, yet many are not able to take advantage of the insight it can provide, says Brenden Mielke of Thomsons Online Benefits.

Dozens of brokers and consultants weigh in on the practice, and Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman explains the fallacies behind this siloed approach.

Withing’s Cedric Huthings and other experts share insights on how technology is changing the benefits landscape — and why employers must embrace the transition.

Changes will be more substantial than previous updates, said Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, speaking this week during the IFEBP’s Washington Legislative Update.

The company acquires enrollment and communications firm Univers in a bid to increase its presence in the ancillary benefits market.