Microsoft’s $20B AI deal will shake up how we work
This is Microsoft’s second-largest acquisition after its $26 billion deal for LinkedIn.
Business administration
Conferences plot a comeback even before vaccines are widely distributed
Event organizers and companies ponder the consequences of hosting in-person events too soon.
IRS advises employers to educate workforce on new W-4
While seasoned employees won’t have to fill out the forms, all employees should be aware of how their tax situation may be affected.
Benefits Think The secret to differentiation and building competitive advantage
Great service gets you in the game, but won’t set you apart. Here’s the strategic service that can help you break out from the pack.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
2018 Rising Stars in Advising
Twenty standout advisers ages 35 and younger are taking charge of the future of employee benefits, determined to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.
Why clients can’t let tech be the boss
DoorDash’s Chief People Officer Sarah Wagener says human resource leaders need to be the master of technology — not the other way around.
Why HR leaders can’t let tech be the boss
DoorDash’s Chief People Officer Sarah Wagener says human resource leaders need to be the master of technology — not the other way around.
2018 Rising Stars in Advising
Twenty standout advisers ages 35 and younger are taking charge of the future of employee benefits, determined to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.
Performance-based contracting is the next wave of agency innovation
Tying compensation to outcomes has proved successful for several brokers, but they must overcome their skepticism and fear of change.
In review: Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising
30 leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field
The Benefits Firm’s association health plan helps law client expand
McLaughlin Law Office says joining insurance cooperative allowed it to cut medical expenses, add staff.
A step-by-step guide to conducting effective sales meetings
Mondays are the most productive day to hold an all-staff discussion to promote the products and services that are the lifeblood of any brokerage.
U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners acquires National Benefit Partners
Firms look to leverage each other’s strengths, grow with focus on technology, voluntary and retirement benefits.
Benefits Think The SEC weighs in on the independent contractor vs. employee debate
Public companies must be ready to disclose payments in their 2018 proxy statements.
Kelsey A. O’Gorman
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think Desperately seeking new producers
While there is no guaranteed answer for success, there are certainly ways to positively influence the process, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.
Wendy Keneipp
Q4intelligence
Benefits Think When is the right time to outsource ben admin?
If unburdened by administrative tasks, an HR department has the ability to evolve into a more efficient and effective team, says Hodges-Mace’s Mike Ehrle.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
Benefits Think How to develop centers of influence and bring in new clients
Make business development activities a systematic, constructive work habit, and columnist Jack Kwicien says attracting and selling new clients will get that much easier.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Benefits Think The SEC weighs in on the independent contractor vs. employee debate
Public companies must be ready to disclose payments in their 2018 proxy statements.
Kelsey A. O’Gorman
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think When is the right time to outsource ben admin?
When unburdened by administrative tasks, an HR department has the ability to evolve into a more efficient and effective team, says Hodges-Mace’s Mike Ehrle.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
Small employers now offering competitive health insurance at lower cost than larger enterprises
UBA data show these companies exhibit superior cost-containment relative to larger counterparts.
