Healthcare

When hiring a third-party financial partner, employee benefit consultants must look at data, technology and documentation.

With $1 trillion being lost to unaddressed chronic disease each year, employers must help address these conditions in wellness programs.

The closely held insurer also plans to begin selling plans on the ACA marketplaces in Tennessee in 2018 and expand its offerings in other states where it’s already operating, CEO Mario Schlosser says.

Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.

The HR organization is pushing for employers to provide alternate work arrangements and a minimum level of time off.

New analytics tools are enhancing HR professionals’ abilities to target and engage employees.

The analytics firm recently added a fertility benefit that gives employees $40,000 to spend on conception services.

As the Senate crafts its version of the ACA replacement bill, employers believe that a levy on coverage will see higher costs.

Career development opportunities, compassion and benefits that fit workforce demographics are key, says the company’s chief human resources officer.

Still, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expects to provide a ‘discussion draft’ of the measure Thursday and that it likely will go to the floor for a vote next week.