Employer Strategies

As evidenced by this year’s Benny Award winners, benefits professionals are working harder than ever to increase worker engagement and focus on work-life balance.

A passive method to employee engagement during the benefit election period leads to poor plan choices, which in turn leads to higher healthcare costs.

More than 50 million U.S. adults either don’t have a bank account or are underserved, but companies like Logan’s Roadhouse are helping workers overcome the challenge.

Although his power is still out, Wayne Sakamoto says he can’t wait to assist clients and serve his Naples, Fla., community in its recovery effort.

When the current bull market fever subsides (or crashes), dividend investing will regain some of its lost appeal, writes an expert.

Filings for jobless benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly settled back last week, underscoring a resilient labor market even as the Atlantic hurricane season introduces added volatility to the figures, Labor Department data showed Thursday.

A roundup of storm coverage — including the challenges companies are facing, understanding time off obligations and how benefits can help — on Employee Benefit News.

While Harvey and Irma property damage is still being calculated, observers cite teachable moments for workplace benefit policyholders.

Women in the workplace are less satisfied at work which could lead to lost talent and lower performing workers unless employers step up efforts.

New coverages, such as follow-up care and gunshot protection, have more employers offering to pay for the product, as growth doubles year-over-year.