Benefits Think Why is family leave still so complicated to take?
Workers’ access to paid time off is still a struggle, even as more states enact legislation.
Anna Steffeney
LeaveLogic
Benefit strategies
Benefits Think Employee-centric wages: The rise of the daily pay benefit
This perk can be a win-win by boosting loyalty to clients and helping lower workers’ financial stress.
Jeanniey Mullen
DailyPay
Benefits Think ‘Insure’ worker peace of mind through voluntary perks
Employers could be overlooking a key competitive advantage by not offering short- and long-term disability benefits.
Ron Herrmann
AXA Equitable Life
Benefits Think It’s open season on your clients’ benefit programs
Enrollment is right around the corner and advisers need to be armed with information on the latest trends.
Donna Parent
Sontiq
Benefits that rock: Why Zappos uses music to promote well-being at work
The employer is using guitars, bass and ukuleles to encourage mental and physical wellness in the workplace.
Surprise out-of-network bills are hurting workers’ wallets and clients’ bottom lines
Unexpected, expensive medical charges can put a financial strain on employees and ultimately impact their well-being.
Employers plan big increases to health, wellness budgets
To better attract and retain talent, clients are looking to invest in tech to engage employees in well-being programs.
Employers plan big increases to health, wellness budgets
To better attract and retain talent, benefit managers are looking to invest in tech to engage employees in well-being programs.
Benefit pros on the move: Gallagher, CareerBuilder, Aon, MetLife
Executives are changing jobs in the insurance, HR tech and benefit advising spaces.
Benefits Think Employee-centric wages: The rise of the daily pay benefit
This perk can be a win-win by boosting loyalty to employers and helping lower workers’ financial stress.
Jeanniey Mullen
DailyPay
Surprise out-of-network bills are hurting workers’ wallets and employers’ bottom lines
Unexpected, expensive medical charges can put a financial strain on employees and ultimately impact their wellbeing.
Employers don’t plan to boost pay raises despite the tight labor market
Companies are turning to discretionary bonuses, performance and other incentives to recognize and reward top performing workers.
Benefits Think It’s time to choose: Status quo or disruption
Brokers and advisers must choose either to actively disrupt the status quo or to support it. There’s no middle ground, columnist argues.
Benefits Think 4 steps employers can take to improve healthcare outcomes
Proactively investing in high-quality care and care coordination can bring increased value to employee health.
Elizabeth Mitchell
Pacific Business Group on Health
Postmates, DoorDash and Instacart shift to tech to provide benefits to gig workers
The employers are using a new mobile app that allows freelance workers access to insurance and other perks.
Employers don’t plan to boost pay raises despite the tight labor market
Companies are turning to discretionary bonuses, performance and other incentives to recognize and reward top performing workers.
4 easy strategies to help clients recruit and retain talent
Employers can leverage technology to promote better benefits and a positive company culture.
Benefits Think 4 considerations when developing an absence management program
Employers utilizing these best practices can springboard long-term success with recruitment, retention, lower absenteeism, reduced costs and employee happiness.
Stephen Coffman
Guardian
Postmates delivers expanded benefits package to 350,000 gig workers
The move comes as employers debate how to bring insurance to 10.6 million contract workers.
Employee Benefit Adviser names first ever dual Advisers of the Year
Honorees include industry leaders from Arrow Benefits Group, FisherBroyles, Selden Beattie, Paz Holding and American Benefits Consulting.
