Benefit management

Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.

Understanding workers’ different values and priorities can make advisers more consultative sellers.

This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.

Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.

Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.

The potential impact could be extensive and employers need to be prepared.

The financial institution has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve a discrimination claim filed by a male employee who alleged the bank’s parental leave policy was biased against dads.

Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.

The company’s new policy will offer new mothers a minimum of 26 weeks of paid time off.

Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.

The deadline for nominations has been extended. Honorees will be selected based on contributions to the field and work elevating women in the industry.

Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.

The restaurant chain is now offering workers the ability to consult external work advisers using the mobile app Bravely.

Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.

"Today's job seekers are looking for ways to find purpose in their work and align their personal values with their day-to-day jobs," one expert says.

These jobs have some of the best potential for career growth for new graduates, according to Wallethub.

To minimize employment issues, know the relevant employment laws and train managers and supervisors to apply HR best practices consistently.

The salad maker boosted it paid parental leave to five months as employers make strides to expand family friendly offerings.

Hilton, Hyland and Kohler are among the companies that recently partnered with provider Milk Stork to offer the benefit to employees who travel for work.