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In July, I wrote a post on EBN’s blog, the Daily Diversion, remarking on the powerful simplicity of haikus and challenging readers to write in similarly simplistic terms what being a benefits professional means to them.
I asked for 14 words (posted online at the Daily Diversion) or 140 characters (posted to me on Twitter at @ebnews_editor) to finish the sentence, “Being a benefits professional means …”
Kelley M. Butler is the Editor-in-Chief of Employee Benefit News, the nation's No. 1 business trade publication for benefits professionals, covering news and trends in health, retirement, work-life … Read full bio
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The human resources director discusses HR's biggest trends, challenges, and strategies for success.
As healthcare costs climb, more large employers are contracting directly with hospitals and health systems to work out prices, improve quality and steer care.
The goal is to strike a thoughtful balance that supports employees during important life events while maintaining productivity, managing costs and ensuring equitable access.
With health benefit costs expected to rise 8.2% in 2027, employers are looking for ways to control spending without simply shifting more costs to workers.
Supplemental offerings such as vision, dental, accident and life insurance provide preventive care and essential coverage when things go wrong.
