Benefit plan design

While advisers tend to see them as younger workers, these employees are getting married, starting families and purchasing more benefits through their employers.

Employers who don’t embrace digital options run the risk of looking archaic and out of touch among younger generations who are more tech-savvy.

This critical decision point in the retirement plan’s design process will have an impact on the ultimate success of your objectives.

Advisers are positioned to play a key role in helping clients innovate on health benefits.

By understanding what workers need — then designing offerings to meet those needs and targeting communications by workforce segment — employers can reduce turnover, improve productivity and increase employee satisfaction.

Employee Benefit News, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, introduces the top 25 large-group voluntary insurance carriers in the country.

Workers, who continue to see their health costs increase annually, are “basically saying enough is enough” when it comes to paying more for medical offerings, Willis Towers Watson research finds.

Adviser Paula Beersdorf offers employers different routes to becoming self-insured.

Year-round efforts, targeted messaging and a great website are among the ways employers can help set workers up for success.

HUB International adviser Melissa Koontz works to oppose legislation that undermines her Washington state school district clients.

Citing tax reform savings, the fast food chain will invest $150 million over the next five years for tuition assistance for its workers.

Rising star adviser Adam Berkowitz has rejected the benefits industry’s status quo — and found dozens of new clients in the process.

The spice-maker is the latest company to hand out compensation benefits to its workers as a result of tax reform savings.

The gaming entertainment-company expanded its employee benefits to include a six-month bassinet rental.

A number of employee benefit adviser veterans found new jobs and job titles inside brokerages, insurance firms and private companies.

A number of employee benefit adviser veterans found new jobs and job titles inside brokerages, insurance firms and private companies.

The cake maker is providing hourly employees with a cash reward, a 401(k) contribution and a year’s supply of its products.

The cake maker is providing hourly employees with a cash reward, a 401(k) contribution and a year’s supply of its products.

Employers must pay close attention to the details of, and thoroughly document, the process it follows in selecting or changing a TPA.

From workplace sexual harassment to an ever-changing regulatory landscape, employers should remain vigilant and compliant in the coming year.