Benefit communication

Prepare yourself for monumental changes in health care with wise words from BFE speakers.

The ruling sets up a split between federal appeals courts that makes it more likely the U.S. Supreme Court will eventually consider the dispute over the ACA requirement for for-profit firms.

Total Rewards program offers employees a comprehensive look at everything that is included in their compensation, aiming to show workers the whole picture, because many only consider their base salary.

A benefits microsite can be a way to break through communications clutter and focus on a singular message.

Communication of benefits isn't easy. It's one of the reasons we pay tribute to the best of internal communication of benefits every year with the i-COMM Awards. Here's how to enter.

Now in their 22nd year, the Benny Awards recognize excellence in the employee benefits/human resources field. Awards are granted to employee benefit or human resource practitioners directly involved in the management of employee benefit programs.

From old communication tactics – like the ‘porcelain press’ and benefits road shows – to new ones like blogs and social networking, Life Technologies left no medium to chance when it rolled out its full-replacement shift to a consumer-driven health plan.

Behavioral psychology plays a key role in crafting meaningful and effective employee recognition programs.

As high-deductible health plans become more popular, employers should take special note of gaps in employees’ understanding to make sure the plan is utilized as intended.

Rewards expert Bob Nelson discusses why employers struggle with employee reward and recognition, why old-school strategies like years-of-service awards don’t work and why Generation Y seems to need so much feedback.

Two Midwestern employers, Twin City Pipe Trade Services Association and the Midwest Employee Benefit Funds Coalition offer suggestions for building engaging health fairs for employees

A Mercer survey suggests that, as employee engagement stalls, work-life balance could be the difference between keeping or losing top talent.

From increasing involvement and understanding of benefits during the open enrollment process to guiding a plan participant through a wellness program, interactive technology is becoming an ever more important and prominent part of the employee benefits communication package.

A Benz Communications survey shows that while employers believe more frequent communication about benefits is desirable, few are achieving this goal.

Aflac releases research showing employees who understand their benefits are more loyal to the organization and more engaged

Experts at a Benefits Forum & Expo outline strategies employers can use to better engage multiple generations in their benefits

Interactive tech can help an employee better understand benefits at the beginning and guide them through the program, maximizing information and engagement.

A new Towers Watson survey indicates that U.S. employers think their defined contribution plans are misunderstood and underutilized, despite auto-features and education efforts.

Kristi Mitchem, senior managing director and head of global defined contribution for State Street, offers five tips for employers to help engage employees in retirement saving and planning.

Communication pros Jennifer Benz and Deborah Bosley offer advice on how to translate benefits jargon into plain English.