Employer Strategies

One-out-of-four workers now worry about money issues on the job, resulting in lost productivity, but there are services organizations can offer to mitigate the problem.

Maternity care presents an ideal starting point for value-based purchasing initiatives because it is high volume, clinically homogenous, and exhibits wide variety in cost and quality.

Determining what is actually ‘in the best interest of the client’ is a gray area that may mean a greater risk of litigation for advisers and higher fees for small investors.

Clients are projected to increase their education, training and other activities to keep and grow their workforces, creating opportunities for advisers.

Understanding the pension and benefit plans of seller organizations is an important part of any acquisition, yet many companies report having less time to complete this due diligence.

One-out-of-four workers now worry about money issues on the job, resulting in lost productivity, but there are services consultants and brokers can offer to mitigate the problem.

Industry experts at the 2016 Great Place to Work conference discuss the important of transparency and fostering an inclusive workplace culture to increase productivity and improve the bottom line.

Employers and advisers are urged to increase financial education so employees understand the pros and cons of tapping into their 401(k) plans for purposes such as paying off credit card or student loan debt.

New joint-employer rules will make companies think twice about staffing arrangements and the use of independent contractors.

The honor recognizes extraordinary contributions to a firm or agency, the industry and/or elevating the status of all women in the profession.