Benefit pros on the move: Prudential, WageWorks, Voya, Confidio
Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.
Benefit management
Benefits Think The case for cross-generational benefits selling
Understanding workers’ different values and priorities can make advisers more consultative sellers.
Bo Armstrong
DataPath
Brokers would have to reveal fees, incentives under new legislation
This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.
What does Amazon’s healthcare venture mean for the PBM industry?
Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.
BerniePortal rolls out searchable benefit broker network
Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.
Benefits Think 5 tips for handling the overtime rule
The potential impact could be extensive and employers need to be prepared.
Lakshmi Raj
Replicon
JPMorgan agrees to biggest-ever settlement in anti-dad bias case
The financial institution has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve a discrimination claim filed by a male employee who alleged the bank’s parental leave policy was biased against dads.
What does Amazon’s healthcare venture mean for the PBM industry?
Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.
Captain Morgan, Baileys manufacturer ups maternity, paternity leave
The company’s new policy will offer new mothers a minimum of 26 weeks of paid time off.
Benefit pros on the move: Prudential, WageWorks, Voya, Confidio
Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.
Seeking the next Top Women in Benefit Advising
The deadline for nominations has been extended. Honorees will be selected based on contributions to the field and work elevating women in the industry.
Benefits Think Job hopping can hamper retirement savings — but it doesn’t have to
Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Dig Inn invests in employee coaching benefit
The restaurant chain is now offering workers the ability to consult external work advisers using the mobile app Bravely.
Benefits Think Job hopping can hamper retirement savings — but it doesn’t have to
Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
TripAdvisor, Prudential see value in volunteer benefits
"Today's job seekers are looking for ways to find purpose in their work and align their personal values with their day-to-day jobs," one expert says.
10 best entry-level jobs
These jobs have some of the best potential for career growth for new graduates, according to Wallethub.
Benefits Think 3 summer workplace legal issues and how to handle them
To minimize employment issues, know the relevant employment laws and train managers and supervisors to apply HR best practices consistently.
Jay Starkman
Engage PEO
Sweetgreen dresses up its paid leave benefits
The salad maker boosted it paid parental leave to five months as employers make strides to expand family friendly offerings.
Engaging clients through technology beyond open enrollment
Brokers are “being very myopic if they believe a once-a-year interaction with a client will be enough,” one expert says.
100 employers add breast milk shipping benefit
Hilton, Hyland and Kohler are among the companies that recently partnered with provider Milk Stork to offer the benefit to employees who travel for work.
