The year in voluntary benefits: Products see popularity surge
To keep the momentum going into 2017, advisers should follow five trends encouraging growth in supplemental benefits.
Benefit management
Where Trump’s Labor Secretary pick stands on overtime, fiduciary rules
Very public about his anti-regulation stance, Andrew Puzder has said little about how he’ll approach the retirement rule set to go into effect in four months.
Where Trump’s Labor Secretary pick stands on overtime, fiduciary rules
Very public about his anti-regulation stance, Andrew Puzder has said little about how he’ll approach the regulation set to go into effect in four months.
Benefits Think How to prepare for mandatory payroll deduction savings programs
Employers that sponsor retirement benefits may wonder if their non-eligible employees will be required to participate in these state-sponsored programs.
Melissa Shimizu
Fisher Phillips
Benefits Think Tax policy and employee benefits in the Trump era
: Regardless of policy outcome, employers must continue to apply innovative and creative strategies for employee benefits, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.
Eric Helman
Hodges-Mace
Benefits Think Why executive benefits are integral to effective succession planning
Without an effective retention strategy, the costs of recruiting and re-recruiting top management can be enormous, says consultant Leonard Wilson.
Leonard Wilson
The Todd Organization
Why private exchanges aren’t a stand-alone strategy
John Caldarella, leader of Aon’s active exchange, sees PBEs as an ‘enabling mechanism’ for employers on the road to CDHPs.
2016’s best places to work – Part 2
From incredible perks to a seamless work-life balance, Glassdoor's list of best places to work in 2016 continues with these top 25 companies, which were rated based on employee reviews.
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Phil Albinus
Ikea significantly ramps up paid parental leave benefits
The furniture retailer’s U.S. employees will be eligible for up to four months of paid or partially paid time off. The company also announced a new sabbatical program.
Benefits Think Tax policy and employee benefits in the Trump era
Regardless of policy outcome, employers and benefit consultants must continue to apply innovative and creative strategies for employee benefits, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.
Eric Helman
Hodges-Mace
2016’s best places to work – Part 1
Glassdoor’s annual list identifies companies that received high marks for pay and other perks.
Zenefits adds 300 producers to Licensing+ product
The free software through Salesforce provides constant license checks for brokers who perform on a national stage.
Top EBA Stories of 2016: Boeing, Zenefits and Trump
An examination of benefit policies and the travails of a disruptive technology upstart caught the attention of the Employee Benefit Adviser audience in a roller-coaster election year.
Benefits Think No stay for other pay-related regulations
A trio of recent court decisions staying implementation of the controversial persuader rule, most of the much-criticized Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order and the DOLs overtime rule are a breath of fresh air for employers struggling to keep up with the onslaught of new regulatory requirements advanced by the Obama administration.
Carmen N. Decot
Foley & Lardner
Advising’s top minds tout tech expertise, data transparency and broker sophistication
Speakers at EBA’s 2016 conferences, including Limelight Health’s Michael Lujan, encourage consultants to expand service offerings and take advantage of new business opportunities.
Benefits Think No stay for other pay-related regulations
A trio of recent court decisions staying implementation of the controversial persuader rule, most of the much-criticized Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order and the DOLs overtime rule are a breath of fresh air for employers struggling to keep up with the onslaught of new regulatory requirements advanced by the Obama administration.
Carmen N. Decot
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think How financial wellness efforts can boost retirement readiness
As employees delay retirement, the programs are becoming the order of the day — and employers are taking notice.
Joe DeSilva
ADP
How to pick the right benefits broker, adviser
Employers need a reliable partner who can help design benefit plans, navigate product selection and boost enrollment.
Why private exchanges aren’t a stand-alone strategy
John Caldarella, leader of Aon’s active exchange, sees PBEs as an ‘enabling mechanism’ for employers on the road to CDHPs.
How to decide on the best times, and lengths, for open enrollment
There are a number of important issues employers need to consider before setting up a timetable.
