Benefit management

in response to employers offering more wellness programs containing financial incentives, the EEOC has issued new guidance.

Advisers must stay ahead of emerging trends or risk exposing clients to additional costs, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.

Large employers unsure of the cost savings they’d see by moving employees to an online marketplace, but health sites are still evolving, according to Pacific Resources.

Retirement plan sponsors should spend as much time developing an education policy statement as they do an investment policy statement, according to Invesco’s Jeffrey Hemker.

The more engaged and proactive an employer is with its benefit communications, the more likely workers are to stay, which reduces recruiting and training costs.

A program’s structure can determine which laws apply and federal agencies and courts are not always in agreement as to what is required for compliance.

Hundreds of CEOs and other business leaders rank staff-related issues as top strategic initiatives in new survey.

Exclusions or limitations for all healthcare services related to gender transition are specifically characterized as discrimination under the new HHS rules.

Employees prefer a combination of software tools and access to professional assistance when making benefit decisions, says Hodges-Mace’s Alex Ward.

Jo-Anne Bloch goes into depth about PeoplePro and how employers, and benefit experts, can take advantage of the service.

Severn Trent Services’ global benefits manager embraced technology when she launched her company’s first wellness program last year.

Employees prefer a combination of software tools and access to professional support when making benefit decisions, says Hodges-Mace’s Alex Ward.

Severn Trent Services’ global benefits manager embraced technology when she launched her company’s first wellness program last year.

Latest gear isn’t just about simplifying administration; it’s about keeping workers engaged, according to Strive Benefits’ Saravanan Chettiar.

Companies need to evaluate whether they will either raise salaries to maintain an exempt status, or begin paying overtime when the employee works more than 40 hours in a single week.

Employees are prepared to make major tradeoffs when negotiating their compensation to get additional paid time-off, finds a recent survey.

Benefits tech isn’t just about simplifying administration; it’s about engaging employees, said Strive Benefits’ Saravanan Chettiar during the Dig|Benefits conference this week in Austin.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the ACA.