Benefit management

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Personalized technology options can offset the demand for face-to-face interactions, new research finds.

Better education methods and communication will make a huge difference in voluntary enrollment, says The Standard’s Kevin McNamara.

Employers need to be deliberate about what information they send, how they delivered it and provide a reasons why younger workers should care.

Recent Mercer acquisition of Thomsons Online Benefits cements broker requirement to be comfortable with technology or be left behind.

With an ever-changing benefits landscape, having an inside look from industry experts is crucial to best strategize how to tackle any oncoming challenges. Over the course of the year, these were some of the top blog contributions received at EBN.

Goal-oriented plans do not teach fundamental wellbeing, says fitness expert Brendan Weafer.

Employers need to be deliberate about what information they send, how they delivered it and provide a reasons why younger workers should care.

As companies evolve to PTO banks, hurdles still remain in getting employees to maximize the benefit