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Commentary: Applying advice from two legendary coaches, adviser Eric Silverman shares the mantra that drives his recruitment efforts and creates the office culture that produces consistent levels of success for his entire team.

Commentary: The narrowness of the ruling should not raise expectations that the NLRB will be shy about exercising jurisdiction in other cases or advancing a pro-labor agenda, as it has repeatedly done over the past several years.

While employees see the value in their 401(k) plan, many admit they don’t use it to its full advantage because of competing financial priorities.

Covered California recently announced $10 million in new grants for the upcoming exchange open-enrollment season awarded to 68 “navigator” groups, including about 12,000 certified insurance agents who played a pivotal part in enrolling 43% of state residents for 2015.

Anticipated merit increases are to remain relatively flat, while some experts say variable pay options like bonuses and cash rewards are gaining popularity.

Educational policy statements can be a valuable tool to help defined contribution plan sponsors and participants keep on track toward retirement outcome goals.

The number of employers who could be subject to the ACA’s Cadillac tax is predicted to rise if employers remain stagnant on health care plan changes, underscoring a need to make plan adjustments sooner rather than later.

These employee benefit brokerages have the most large-group, in-force commissions for employers in their state. EBA, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, reveals in alphabetical order the top five brokerages in each state, beginning with Alaska through Missouri. The listing is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on commissions as of July 31, 2015.

Commentary: If you want to guarantee that a wellness program doesn’t make any headway in delivering positive results, be sure to commit these five common worksite wellness offenses.

Commentary: But are financial professionals being adequately engaged to help with 403(b) plans? ‘Surprising’ results from the latest Plan Sponsor Council of America 403(b) Survey.

Commentary: Many first impressions crash and burn because people are trying to present themselves as something they’re not. Here are four ways to avoid that fate.

Many employers are now recognizing the need to offer a more holistic approach to wellness and helping employees manage stress cause by personal financial issues.

New evidence is confirming how important workplace flexibility and family-friendly benefits are for recruiting and retention in today’s business environment.

Pilot program for Maryland Health Connection will have call centers directly transfer consumers to a broker to finish enrollment.

To be successful communicating change, employers must have their finger on the pulse of their employee population. One CHRO shares some communication lessons learned from an organization-wide restructuring.

Brokers say they increasingly view the ACA as an avenue toward new revenue opportunities and roles around education and communication.

Commentary: Your clients need a roadmap, a strategic plan, to guide their tactical decisions; both their actions and reactions. To do this, you will need to become much more consultative in your approach, says columnist Jack Kwicien.

Commentary: Five ways to make positive progress with transforming your business, according to EBA Advisory Board Member Mark Gaunya.

This well-rounded Midwest adviser’s holistic approach to employee benefits, genuine character and trendsetting business practices set him apart.

Volatility has returned to U.S. stock markets with a vengeance. How will 401(k) plan participants react?