Benefits Think The benefits issue that costs employers big: Ineligible dependents on company plans

Published November 28, 2018 12:22 PM EST 4 Min Read

Senior benefits consultant

Patrick O’Connor is a senior benefits consultant with Corporate Synergies. He partners with employers to develop health and welfare benefits strategies that target workforce requirements and address … Read full bio

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