Captain Contributor avenges workers wronged by poor benefits planning
DataPath’s comic book character is one of multiple new ways companies are working to gamify open enrollment.
Benefit management
Diverse business owners more likely to offer top-shelf perks
The majority of minority-owned businesses offer more robust benefits than the average employer.
Benefits Think Here’s what employers can do now to take advantage of the IRS student loan ruling
The agency’s recent private letter ruling tying student loan repayments to a 401(k) isn’t the same as definitive IRS guidance. But employers can take a number of steps in the meantime.
Rich Rausser
Pentegra
Diverse business owners more likely to offer top-shelf perks
The majority of minority-owned businesses offer more robust benefits than the average employer.
What employers need to know about pay gap laws
The number of states cracking down on wage inequity among marginalized groups is growing. Here’s how companies can pinpoint unconscious bias and avoid costly lawsuits, according to a labor attorney.
Proposed HRA rule could reshape health coverage for small businesses
The Trump administration this week proposed to allow U.S. employees to use tax-free health reimbursement arrangements to shop for coverage in the individual market. Here’s what it means for employers.
Reynolds American adds 16 weeks of paid parental leave
The Camel and Newport cigarette maker is also offering new moms and dads an additional period of flexible scheduling for eight months following the leave benefit.
Benefits Think 3 steps to negotiating a better employee benefit annual renewal
Budgeting for benefits can be a difficult task for employers. But these tips can make the task easier than ever.
Matthew Strain
Corporate Synergies
Reynolds American adds 16 weeks of paid parental leave
The Camel and Newport cigarette maker is also offering new moms and dads an additional period of flexible scheduling for eight months following the leave benefit.
EBA’s Advisers of the Year lead the way
This year’s employee benefit finalists aim to transform wellness, technology, retirement, voluntary benefits in a changing business landscape.
Benefits Think 3 steps to negotiating a better employee benefit annual renewal
Budgeting for benefits can be a difficult task for employers. But these tips can make the task easier than ever.
Matthew Strain
Corporate Synergies
The ‘Fortnite’ effect: How clients can transform open enrollment
Benefitfocus is mimicking the popular video game’s update style when informing employees about new offerings as they roll out.
Benefits Think Are independent contractor classifications becoming safer?
Employers should approach any considerations with extreme caution and seek support of experienced counsel before making any decisions.
Christopher Ward
Foley and Lardner
EBA’s Top Women in Benefit Advising
To mark International Women’s Day, a look at female industry leaders who are transforming the benefits advising field.
The ‘Fortnite’ effect: How employers can transform open enrollment
Benefitfocus is mimicking the popular video game’s update style when informing employees about new offerings as they roll out.
Benefits Think Why won’t prospective clients hire you? (Hint: You’re talking too much.)
Even when your audience knows nothing about your product or service, talking for extended periods of time is not a good idea. That’s a lecture, not a conversation.
Wendy Keneipp
Q4intelligence
EY’s pitch to appeal to millennial employees: volunteer projects
The accounting firm is among the employers using volunteering benefits to create a culture that attracts young talent.
Crooning about coverage: Consultant explains healthcare in Sinatra parodies
Chris Yarn, as his alter ego Frank MicDroppa, sings about health insurance as a way to educate brokers and employers.
EY’s pitch to appeal to millennial employees: volunteer projects
The accounting firm is among the employers using volunteering benefits to create a culture that attracts young talent.
Women’s digital health startup offers breast milk shipping benefit for employers
Maven is offering the service as a way for employees to transport milk when they are spending time away from a newborn.
