Employer Strategies

Human resource execs are embracing applicant tracking, training management, performance management and other software applications.

Workers may want to opt for a fund that follows small companies as they will benefit from a lower corporate tax rate under the new tax law.

Clients should sharpen their communication skills when talking to employees about healthcare in 2018.

Human resources technology is undergoing a wave of reinvention and innovation and managers need to prepare for the future, says Deloitte’s Josh Bersin.

Employers should pick the right carrier, make sure to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and leverage resources from services they’re already offering.

Leading advisers are able to reduce the cost of employee healthcare by taking a vested interest in the quality and expense of medical treatment.

Employers are looking for a partner who is knowledgeable about regulatory changes, will focus on improving 401(k) performance and will help minimize costs.

The biometric screening can assist HR managers in effectively tracking workers’ hours.

The new tool, which integrates with the company’s HCM system, takes information from older systems and stores it on the cloud.

Advisers can expect participation to continue growing thanks to employee demand and the use of better data and online enrollment, according to Eastbridge Consulting research.