Passion-fueled benefits veteran saves clients millions while raking in new business
Marybeth Gray uses data analytics and pharmacy management expertise to bring down cost drivers for Trion Group clients.
Benefit management
McDonald’s supersizes education benefits
Through a partnership with Cengage, the fast food giant is helping employees earn a high school diploma.
Benefits Think 4 parental leave questions employers must answer before changing a policy
Prior to expanding time off for new parents, companies need to consider what to call the program and how to pay for and implement it.
Patricia Purdy
Pacific Resources
Employers can save big bucks by offering telecommuting
The perk, which is growing in popularity, can decrease real estate costs as well as employee absenteeism and turnover.
Employer group urges Christie to veto paid family leave expansion
Proposed legislation in New Jersey will be financially and administratively taxing to large employers, especially those that operate in every state, says ERISA Industry Committee.
Benefits Think Predictions and practical tips from EEOC leadership
In light of the relatively new presidential administration, employers are wondering whether and how the EEOC and its processes will change, and attorney John Lord offers his thoughts.
John S. Lord, Jr.
Foley & Lardner
Patagonia’s secret to employee engagement? Onsite daycare
One executive from the outdoor retailer explains how its popular perk works, while urging other employers to extend family benefits.
Why the most innovative employers are rethinking total compensation
Akamai, Rackspace, Southwest Airlines, Vivint and other corporate leaders see ‘quality of life’ perks as the way to attract and retain top talent.
What should employers really be telling workers about their perks
Is there a way to overcome the challenge of explaining benefits to employees who often find the subject matter dull, overwhelming and difficult to understand?
Benefits Think What employers should include in their investment policy statement
An IPS is a key part of the fiduciary compliance process and should clearly state roles and responsibilities.
Robert C. Lawton
Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants
Benefits Think Severance agreements – three tax traps for the unwary
Severance agreements are ripe with potential tax planning challenges and opportunities. Before drafting that next agreement, beware the following three traps.
Casey K. Fleming
Foley & Lardner
What should employers really be telling workers about their perks
Is there a way to overcome the challenge of explaining benefits to employees who often find the subject matter dull, overwhelming and difficult to understand?
Pay equity compliance becoming more burdensome
With a patchwork of laws mapping across the country, remaining compliant in compensation practices is becoming even more challenging.
Benefits Think Has retention become employers’ biggest concern?
As the talent war heats up, workers are demanding perks that help improve their quality of life. And organizations are finally taking note.
Kathryn Mayer
Employee Benefit News
Take steps to create a culture, not climate, of wellness
Patchwork well-being programs with no involvement from employees leads to low engagement and wasted money.
Pay equity compliance becoming more burdensome
With a patchwork of laws mapping across the country, remaining compliant in compensation practices is becoming even more challenging.
Indiana University to offer paid parental leave to staff
Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.
Unrealistic expectations muddy employee retirement planning
A new survey finds that millennials are especially vulnerable to false hopes and wishful thinking about post-work life.
Technology further influencing benefits management
New analytics tools are enhancing clients’ abilities to target and engage employees.
Benefits Think Severance agreements – three tax traps for the unwary
Severance agreements are ripe with potential tax planning challenges and opportunities. Before drafting that next agreement, beware the following three traps.
Casey K. Fleming
Foley & Lardner