Employer Strategies

Benefit issues ranging from the paid leave to the gender pay gap and overtimes rules could drastically affect the legal landscape for employers, said SHRM’s Mike Aitken in Washington, D.C. this week.

The fact that many female workers will fall into poverty when they reach age 65 or older should be a call to action for employers, advisers and policymakers, says the National Institute on Retirement Security.

While few employers offer group coverage, there’s still a market for LTC as a voluntary or individual offering.

Steve Miller, the pharmacy benefit manager’s chief medical officer, addresses the key cost drivers and what the PBM is doing to guard against increases.

Making sure the employer has an account manager dedicated to the effort is a key to success, says David Roddenberry.

Looking over SOCs will help assess what controls are in place and ensure a client’s benefit plans meets ERISA guidelines.

Multiple employer plans address the looming retirement crisis by targeting one of the most underserved segments of the U.S., says Chad Parks.

Tech firm Twilio offers workers Kindles and money to buy books every month. It’s a perk every company should consider, says CBIZ’s Zack Pace.

Employees are bombarded with information about health, yet Americans are getting heavier. For employers, this translates into higher healthcare costs, increased sick days and reduced productivity.

Offered as a voluntary benefit through a partnership with LifeLock, these new services address a growing problem and mounting interest among employers.