Benefit management

Employers may now be responsible for additional costs related to terminated employees’ job searches. In yet another decision where members have split based on political party affiliation, the NLRB has tossed aside more than eight decades of consistency.

The industry’s best benefits professionals help us realize there’s more to the business than talking regulatory matters or embracing the latest technology; it’s about how to best serve employees.

To ensure customer success and retention, employers must be able to understand and provide answers to these inquiries, Zane Benefits explains.

How BJ’s Wholesale Club’s vice president of human resources operations got 25,000 employees to get healthy, quit smoking and finally understand how their benefits work.

Wellness vendors are completely unregulated and need to use a code of conduct to remain ethical, says Quizzify’s Al Lewis.

How some common employer policies are violating NLRB rules, says attorney Jeffrey Kopp.

A partnership with Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar program helps the bank focus on financial wellness.

How some common employer policies are violating NLRB rules, says attorney Jeffrey Kopp.

More than a third of global companies have a policy in place, but efforts in the United States still fall short, Mercer finds.

It’s not the presidential candidates who can have an impact on the consequences of health reform, but rather those on lower tickets, says adviser Vinnie Daboul.

Different age groups need tailored perks, says Businessolver exec Rae Shanahan.

HR execs need to lead by example, says consultant Erin McGinty

The upcoming change to salary requirements to the overtime exemptions under the FLSA has garnered a lot of attention. However, even with a strong emphasis on the changes to the salary requirement, employers should not lose focus on the duties portion of the test.

Striking the right balance between plan offerings can better prepare employees for a successful retirement.

Plan sponsors need to be especially focused on not only the expenses they pay, but also how they pay them, says columnist John Ludwig.

Employers should be transparent during the process, says S&P Global HR exec France Gingras.

Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.

The fast-casual eatery announced a new partnership with Guild Education to help its workers earn college credits.

Striking the right balance between plan offerings can better prepare employees for a successful retirement.

The fast-casual eatery announced a new partnership with Guild Education to help its workers earn college credits.