Client strategies

“She’s been through the struggle and understands what we’re all going through in life,” says a client of one of EBA’s Top Women in Benefit Advising, Casey Armstrong.

Non-traditional worksite offerings like pre-payday loans and student tuition repayment are providing brokers new ways to beef up packages.

“They’re looking at their future and saying, ‘If I pay taxes today, I could potentially have more tomorrow,’ ” one expert says.

“As the acquirer you want to pay as little as possible. If you’re looking to sell your business you need to be more informed as a seller,” says one expert.

In a largely male-dominated profession, these leaders stand out for both professional and personal reasons.

A top benefits attorney discusses the legal troubles employers are dealing with when it comes to discrimination and compensation.

Moving to the C-suite is imperative if you want to become one of the advisers winning bigger groups from bigger competitors.

Soft perks and benefits emphasizing experiences over financial protection are meeting changing employee expectations — and sweetening talent management strategies beyond traditional offerings.

With so many vendors and so little time to work with each of them, bundling not only saves efficiency and time — it can save clients money, too.

Several statewide attempts to close the nation’s savings gap may cross borders and serve as a precursor to a nationwide solution for expand retirement options.