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Dependent eligibility audits could mean big cost savings for your clients, also have the potential for big disruptions.

I fell in love with risk management and insurance. How many people can genuinely say this? In fact, I often hear, "You are majoring in what?" As I meet people within the insurance industry and ask them how they got into the business, the common answer is usually, "my father-in-law (neighbor, cousin, etc.) was in the business and convinced me to try it out."

When we take a look at our industry and the landscape ahead, one can wonder who might be better equipped to handle the rigors of a rapidly changing industry: the seasoned, been-around-the-block adviser or the young and energetic newcomer who is ready to impart fresh ideas. Clearly, a younger person's thought process can be very different than a seasoned employee or adviser. This has its advantages and disadvantages. And it raises the question of how a younger adviser could help or hinder our industry.

A panel of workforce experts met recently at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C., office to talk about challenges in the skilled trades.

A workforce management program at Boeing aims to strengthen existing talent while working to close critical skills gaps.

Intersil implements a comprehensive financial wellness program, despite higher-than-average employee participation and deferral rates in the 401(k) plan.

NBC Universal’s medical director voices concern about the lack of education for high-deductible health plans, particularly as exchanges come online.

Representatives from private health insurance exchanges assert that exchanges are hitting the ground running and that they are well-equipped to help employers meet the diverse health needs of employees.

Called the ‘Swiss Army knife’ of its kind, a vendor management system from Sonic Boom aims to streamline wellness incentive administration.

One study yields mixed results on telemedicine, finding that physician e-visits are cheaper but result in more prescriptions.