Employer Strategies

Companies in the U.S. added more workers in February than expected, underscoring continued strengthening in the labor market.

The employee benefit brokerage continues its M&A streak with agencies in Massachusetts and Utah.

A number of employee benefit adviser veterans found new jobs and job titles inside brokerages, insurance firms and private companies.

The Healthy Working Families Act requires employers to provide up to 40 hours of coverage per year.

The American Benefits Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are among the organizations calling on Congress to pass proposals that would establish a premium reduction program.

Younger employees need coaxing and encouragement to save for the future.

Employers should auto-enroll employees, offer health savings accounts and provide financial education online.

Workers say they like the idea of virtual care, but employers face an uphill battle when getting them to forego the ER or urgent care center.

The fintech company expanded its benefits for all new moms and dads and is offering more vacation days.

Artificial intelligence, analytic software and augmented reality are reshaping human resources.