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Employers struggling to attract and retain employees have identified five compensation and reward strategies that they’re most concerned about implementing in 2014. Advisers, take note.

While many firms are back in hiring mode, one strategic private company adviser says companies can boost their bottom line and retain their qualified workforce by working to offer a more competitive total benefits package to current workers.

Many Americans consider their job to be a high priority and many would also feel lost if they were unable to go to work every day. The recent survey by WellPoint finds that many employees would go to great lengths to get back to work as soon as possible after an illness or injury, rather than let it hold them back.

Commentary: How brokers can select the right decision support tool to enhance voluntary sales, according to guest blogger Steve Adams.

When the government announced last summer that it was delaying the employer mandate, many employers let out a sigh of relief. They relaxed. However, now it’s time to pick up the pace again. Before you know it, 2015 and 2016 will be here and the ACA will be an everyday reality for employers.

Unbeknownst to your clients, prescription drugs are likely costing them a great deal. As their trusted adviser, here’s how you can help.

Lingering effects from the Great Recession have been taking hold on state coffers with nearly all states making changes to retirement plans. In many cases contribution rates have gone up and benefits have been reduced - sometimes by as much as 20%.

Despite great strides in broad employer acceptance of flexible work arrangements, the idea that being physically present in the office means higher productivity is still alive and well.

Despite the Affordable Care Act exceeding its enrollment goals, Americans’ view on the law remains unchanged and a majority believe enrollment fell short of expectations.

Agencies are grappling with how to attract — and compensate — the industry's next generation. Here are some tips to make your firm more appealing to the younger adviser.