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Every senior benefits executive knows almost exactly how much health care is directly costing their business. But do they know how much health care is costing them indirectly in lost productivity, even when employees are on the job?

Commentary: Female leaders have the unique challenge of cultivating perception to avoid the typical stereotypes, walking a tight rope between the bitchy tyrant and the obliging child, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.

Commentary: Although the assistance is appreciated, are advisers truly capturing the potential opportunity by outsourcing this process, asks Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Andy Torelli.

The professional employer organization industry is experience massive growth, but the co-employment arrangement isn’t right for everyone. Here are the benefits of a PEO and the red flags to watch out for.

Commentary: As college costs continue to rise and student loan debt reaches unprecedented levels, a 529 plan can offer a valuable benefit for employees looking to meet their college savings objectives.

The ACA’s 2018 Cadillac tax looms large in the minds of employers and benefit experts have already begun to see trends in the plan design options and benefit offering changes employers have made to avoid the hefty excise tax.

Guidelines that will offer assistance for states that want to avoid or embrace the Employee Retirement Income Security Act are expected to be released by the end of the year, Borzi says.

Benefit professionals outline their technology spending priorities for 2016 and reveal their satisfaction levels with current technology systems in EBN’s benefits technology survey.

As public health insurance exchanges run by states or in partnership with the federal government edge toward financial self-sufficiency in 2016 as stipulated under the Affordable Care Act, adjustments are being made to achieve greater operational efficiencies for their third annual open-enrollment season and beyond.

Commentary: He’ll tell you his efforts were imperfect. And he didn’t get to everything. But what one adviser did do — his commitment to action, to implementation — produced 55% growth in 24 months.

Commentary: It’s important for employees to have someone to help support them during this time. Your clients are in the perfect position to offer that type of assistance.

As we head into the heart of renewal season, that old fear of receiving a surprise from your broker or carrier is likely sneaking into the back of your mind. There’s a better way: Performing a checkup on your benefits plan to make sure it’s as healthy as it can be.

Unlimited vacation programs, like the one recently announced by LinkedIn, sound like a dream benefit but experts caution only companies with an entrepreneurial corporate culture and excellent communication practices can successfully implement them.

With some employees forced to retire earlier than expected because of health issues, employers need to reinforce the "save early" message.

Massachusetts implemented a sick leave law earlier this year. Employers in other states may want to take note.

Commentary: Employers must train supervisors and managers on the proper way to respond to an employee's announcement that she is pregnant and will need maternity leave. Failure to do so could result in litigation.

As employers grapple with how best to provide quality benefits for employees and comply with the Affordable Care Act, they’re seeking out new strategies. Captives are an interesting approach that can work for some plan sponsors.

Challenges are on the horizon for the non-profits, created by the Affordable Care Act — presenting issues as well for the brokers who work with them.

Paid parental leave remains a contentious issue, particularly for smaller employers who may not have the financial resources to offer paid leave. But Nestlé’s chief human resources officer, Judy Cascapera, believes expanding paid time-off for new parents is a good business move. Here’s why.

A technical glitch with Vermont Health Connect dating back two years was finally corrected in a recent software upgrade, but it proved to be both time-consuming and costly for the state-based health insurance exchange described as “once-beleaguered.”