Benefit management

Benefit pros need to think beyond the printed benefit guidebook and consider online access to summaries, on-demand webinars and social media.

Retirement plan sponsors need to focus on both risk mitigation and risk transfer now that the IRS has terminated its determination letter program at the beginning of the year.

The retirement industry is relieved to have the new DOL secretary confirmed so he can start working on pressing issues.

Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.

Alexander Acosta was confirmed by the Senate this week; here’s what employers should know.

Under the direction of EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Norman Coppinger, the League of California Cities launched a health benefits marketplace.

At least 81% of employers say an adviser plays a crucial role when developing their benefit plans, health reform compliance and more, according to MetLife.

One problem is that a number of companies make false promises to employees by committing to intensive communication campaigns without proper follow-through.

As federal and state leave laws and regulations evolve, executives are looking to improve their current employee programs.

Although job satisfaction is high, more than one-third of US workers plan to leave their employer next year, according to SHRM research.

Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.

Companies are calling on Congress to establish a certain optional amount of paid leave to act as a threshold to protect from state or local laws that might require more.

At least 81% of employers say an adviser plays a crucial role when developing their benefit plans, health reform compliance and more, according to MetLife.

As more workers clamor for career development as a benefit, it’s important for managers to talk about performance.

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer inspection by employers and their advisers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

American workers are reporting weaker connections with employers amid fear of job security and concerns over fair pay.

While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Tom Avery couldn’t find a technology product to meet his clients’ enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

An appeal currently pending in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals once again reminds employers the importance of maintaining accurate time records and policies.