Benefit management

The cloud-based program — soon open to any adviser — is intended to make the firm an industry leader in compliance, says CEO David Sacks.

Attorney Archana Acharya answers common questions about the changes, including their effect on nonprofits and small businesses.

Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.

Flexible scheduling, a workplace culture centered on trust and employee recognition programs are vital to employers’ attraction and retention efforts, suggest two new reports.

For initiatives to be successful, employers should forget about participation and concentrate on engagement, says Brad Cooper, CEO of US Corporate Wellness.

Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.

Employer adoption of wellness programs has seen a dramatic jump in the last 20 years, but new research from the Society for Human Resource Management suggests plan sponsors are starting to re-evaluate their programs.

A multiple-choice health benefit trivia contest is a much better way to educate and engage employees, according to Quizzify’s Al Lewis.

Remind clients now that encouraging an employee to take Medicare versus staying on the group health plan is a potential minefield, says adviser David C. Smith.

Paid time off banks can be less complicated for employers to administer than more traditional vacation, sick and personal leave programs, but they must adhere to state and municipal laws.