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Choosing where to lay a foundation and launch a career can be a big move, and there are a number of influencers that can affect growth opportunities. Personal finance site WalletHub has put together a list of the worst places for young workers to begin their profession.

The hair-salon chain chooses a benefits and HR services firm to deliver services to its franchise owners and workers.

A regional grocery chain relies on an ambitious exchange platform to attract, preserve part-time workforce.

Recent IRS guidance and legislative changes show hardship withdrawals is an area where both plan sponsors and participants may still have questions.

The act establishes pregnancy as a protected class under Massachusetts law and protects employees and prospective employees who are pregnant or have a pregnancy-related condition from discrimination and retaliation.

After studying radio, TV, and film at Syracuse University, Yasemin found herself working in a televised investigative reporting program. Later, she went on to work at Hurriyet Daily News (formerly Turkish Daily News.) There, she mostly wrote features, with subject matters ranging from the faulted renovations of historic buildings in Istanbul to a story questioning how American mega coffee chains affect the all-important Turkish coffee culture. She also acted as the editor of the newspaper's real estate pages and filled in as the editor of diplomacy and foreign news pages. She is currently enrolled in New York University’s Business and Economic Reporting Program.

LouAnn Bala, MSN, RN, is VP and chief nursing officer for clinical solutions for GetWellNetwork, a precision engagement healthcare company.

Robert Lajdziak is the Insurance Business Consultant for the Insurance Practice at J.D. Power. He is responsible for the company’s syndicated research studies on both personal Home and Auto insurance in North America as well as Life insurance. He is also responsible for developing research-based solutions that drive measurable results for clients within the insurance industry in North America. His primary focus is on improving product quality, while building client relationships and delivering actionable insights.

Lajdziak joined J.D. Power in 2012 and has served in several positions in the Services Industries-Americas Practices, in both Financial Services and Insurance, including Senior Wealth Management Analyst, Research Supervisor, Research Specialist and Research Associate prior to joining the Insurance Practice team.

During his tenure at J.D. Power, Lajdziak has contributed to several thought leadership pieces—which were covered by trade publications and at industry seminars—regarding such topics as shopping with online chat; self-service and the future role of agents; transparency of commissions and fees; goals-based investing; and women in the wealth management sector.

Mr. Lajdziak earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing-management from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.

Greg Rivera is a senior vice president at Accruent, a global software company that helps companies optimize all stages of real estate, facilities and asset management. He has responsibility for the company’s retail industry, and also leads its big data and lease accounting initiatives.

The thing I like most about EBA’s Digital Innovators? That these visionaries are coming up with solutions to empower workers to better understand their health and their benefits.