Here’s how to make telemedicine work
Benefits professionals need to educate employees on the benefits of mobile healthcare to increase utilization — and reduce their healthcare costs in the process.
Benefit management
This state revamped its benefits. Then came the hard part
When Rhode Island made several changes to its health plan offerings last year, it rolled out a comprehensive — and creative — communications campaign to help workers understand and appreciate the updates.
Benefits Think Want a fair and reasonable rate when negotiating with carriers? Here’s what to do
Achieving the ideal rate on an ongoing basis can help benefits professionals protect and maintain their organization’s financial health over the years.
Matthew Strain
Corporate Synergies
TriNet adds new features to mobile app
The HR services provider’s updated app now includes detailed pay history and chat features.
Here’s how to make telemedicine work
Benefits professionals need to educate employees on the benefits of mobile healthcare to increase utilization — and reduce their healthcare costs in the process.
Benefits Think Supreme Court gives teeth to delegation clauses in arbitration provisions
Employers favoring arbitration and wishing to soften the time and expense of litigation should consider adding delegation clauses in employment agreements.
Kendall Waters
Foley & Lardner
Lyft, Juno sue to block $17 minimum wage for drivers in NYC
The ride-share companies asked a judge to block a New York City rule setting a minimum wage for drivers.
Benefits Think Top 4 HR trends to watch this year
Workplace flexibility, technology, wellness and more should be top of mind as human resource managers look to better engage employees.
Midge Seltzer
Engage PEO
Free snacks won’t retain workers long term. Here’s what will
While offering employees free food in the office may seem like a good option, employees may be hungry for other benefits.
2019’s Rising Stars in Advising
These young standout advisers see a changing workforce sparking new benefits for gig workers, student loan debt relief and better engagement tactics from employers. Ranging in age from 26 to 35, they represent the next generation ready to make their mark on an evolving industry.
10 things to know about health savings accounts
A vast majority of workers are tapping their health savings accounts to pay for immediate healthcare expenses — and nine other findings from Willis Towers Watson.
Benefits Think How employers’ motivations influence employee education
While benefits advisers are challenged with the complex task of educating the masses, they must find better ways to engage clients.
Tim Clairmont
Clear Financial Partners
Rising Stars, in focus: Benefit advising as a family affair
Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.
Free snacks won’t retain workers long term. Here’s what will
While offering employees free food in the office may seem like a good option, employees may be hungry for other benefits.
Benefits Think Tips to avoid pitfalls under the Texas Wage Theft Act
The consequences for wage theft can be severe, but there are a number of ways employers can be mindful of problems.
Michael R. Rahmn
Foley & Lardner
Companies invest less in raises, more in benefits
Budgets for workforce pay raises are the same for the third year in a row. Companies see career development benefits as a better investment.
Benefits Think 3 tips to ensure clients are in compliance
Advisers who stay abreast of changing health insurance regulations and employment law increase their value to employers.
Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators
AIG adds surrogacy benefit, boosts adoption reimbursement
The financial and insurance firm is the latest employer to beef up its family-friendly benefits offerings.
Companies invest less in raises, more in benefits
Budgets for workforce pay raises are the same for the third year in a row. Companies see career development benefits as a better investment.
Benefits Think It’s a job applicant’s market: What it means for employee benefits
Employees have come to expect perks, like financial wellness programs, that provide coverage for all stages of life. The employers that provide them will be ahead of the curve.
David Freedman
LegalZoom LifePlan