Employer Strategies

Hiring topped forecasts in June while unemployment rose from an 18-year low and wage gains unexpectedly slowed, indicating the labor market has room to keep expanding.

The majority of workers say they have enough saved for their post-work years, thanks to a workplace plan, but they aren’t considering healthcare expenses or big debts. Here’s what employers can do.

It’s a whole new benefits game as advisers come up with creative solution to help their clients self-insure.

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

To save money and engage workers in correct usage, employers need to take a comprehensive approach to education methods around benefit comprehension.

Beginning next year, the state will give new moms and dads 12 weeks away from work after the birth or adoption of a child.

Employers should inform their workers about the benefits of increasing their 401(k) contributions and investing in health savings accounts, among other tips.

Employers should carefully consider whether a paid time off bucket or a traditional vacation and sick leave program is best for their employees.

Despite the bumpy ride for 401(k) plans in the first half of this year, some analysts say investors can expect a better scenario for the remainder of 2018.

Steady gains in employment are helping underpin consumer spending and lift economic growth even as uncertainty surrounding import tariffs poses a risk to the outlook for businesses.