Healthcare

Mental health issues in the workplace are much more prevalent than you might think — and Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6–12) is a great time for employers to raise awareness about some of the serious ripple effects.

Assumptions are often made about how the four employee generations work together, but these widely held beliefs are wrong.

The food manufacturer is updating its family friendly benefits to allow workers to take more time off following the death of an animal and the birth of a child.

While this benefit does not have wide-spread adoption, across generations workers have various reasons to consult with an attorney.

The casino entertainment company has saved $336,000 in healthcare costs after one year with the medical center.

The company realized its employees were at a higher risk of overdosing, and decided to do something about it.

Educating employees about the available options is crucial to increasing participation in your company’s life insurance plans.

One way for advisers to improve is to start building your skill set by talking to several 401(k) carriers, beginning with existing plans.

To build their wealth, retirement savers are advised to take advantage of tax-advantaged plans including 401(k)s and IRAs.

Brokers should view themselves as the “quarterbacks directing the play” when bringing this benefit to employers, one consultant said.