Benefit management

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.

The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.

The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.

Employers can ensure their summer workforce plans are compliant by asking their benefit advisers for help, according to ADP’s Aldor Delp.

The CEO of PlanSource advances the use of benefits technology through the development of new tools, including a mobile benefits app for employees.

Workers who feel valued are more likely to stay with the company, saving employers on recruitment and even compensation costs, says Impraise’s Andrea Hak.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the Affordable Care Act, says James Perry of Corporate Synergies.

The DOL’s new rules, set to be announced today, offers a “token reduction” in the salary threshold for overtime pay and will cause harm to employers, says SHRM’s Lisa Horn.

The CEO of PlanSource advances the use of benefits technology through the development of new tools, including a mobile benefits app for employees.

Benefit advisers can play a critical role in ensuring summer hiring compliance by communicating proper rules and classifications to employers, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.

The director of benefits at Lakeland Regional Health implemented a robust digital communications program using Jellyvision’s interactive software platform.