Benefit management

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

Many employers think they have little say during an inspection, but employers have many choices to make, starting as soon as OSHA arrives, says attorney Krista Sterken.

HR and benefits professionals are hoping the new president will kill the Cadillac tax, focus on ever-rising healthcare costs and expand access to health savings accounts.

Updated technology, including “chatbots,” will help streamline benefits processes for both employers and employees, say Deloitte consultants.

These employment-related advances are going to have ‘significant and immediate impact’ in the new year, says attorney Peter Siegel.

Even highly experienced benefit advisers don’t often recognize a greater level of disability protection exists for executives at risk of losing up to 80% of their monthly income.

The global chemical company joins a growing number of employers who have started 2017 with enhanced paid leave policies.

Supporters say the bill will help close the wage gap, but some employers such as Comcast are fighting back.

Legal activity in the year ahead could confront employers with class action lawsuits, a report by Seyfarth shows.

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.