Benefit management

Employers are using a game called the Outbreak to encourage their employees to increase their step count — and have fun in the process.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for clients and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.

By learning to recognize the common challenges that plague nonqualified retirement plans, employers can look for red flags in their own plan management — and plot a corrective course of action.

Employers are using a game called the Outbreak to encourage their employees to increase their step count — and have fun in the process.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for employers and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.

Employers need to pay close attention to changing state laws surrounding paid sick leave and paid family leave.

The new generation of benefit advisers want to consult with employers, rather than sell them benefits packages.

Employers should remind workers about a couple of important items before they head out on summer vacation.

The investment bank, which provides health savings accounts for 900,000 employees, has digitized its experience to help make the vehicle easier to use.

Flex is using HealthTap, which allows users to get their health question in front of 140,000 doctors instead of searching for random answers online.