The last month of the year saw a bevy of new hires and promotions inside companies that operate in the employee benefit arena.

Everybody is playing diversification catch-up to UnitedHealth, which has spent billions on everything from a PBM to ambulatory surgery clinics.

Expert advice on explaining worksite offerings, and their advantages, to the organization.

Unconfirmed elections, inconsistent dependent confirmations and missing beneficiaries are common but fixable mistakes.

Workers seek a federal court’s approval of an FLSA class action lawsuit alleging their employer cheated them out of wages using a gimmick to do so.

Investors are advised to do a Roth conversion before year-end to make the most of the federal tax deduction for state and local income taxes, which could disappear next year.

Jeff Bezos has eyed the pharmacy business for years without plunging in. The upside may be too big to ignore.

Technology provider and consultancy firm uses the automation tool to significantly cut the time needed to set up employees.

The Iowa City-headquartered lender offers $75 or $100 to eligible employees for paying down the principal balance on student loans.

Legislation agreed upon by the House and Senate could impact whether or not small businesses offer retirement plans.

Voice interaction systems offer many potential benefits for hiring managers.

Relying too much on tax-loss harvesting to generate an income is a common mistake that workers should avoid after they retire.

From retirement to healthcare, these are the must-watch slideshows from 2017.

Relying too much on tax-loss harvesting to generate an income is a common mistake that clients should avoid after they retire.

The marketing agency firm has expanded its plan for new mothers and fathers to include paid leave, a cash bonus, flexible scheduling and nursing rooms in the office.

Workers seek a federal court’s approval of an FLSA class action lawsuit alleging their employer cheated them out of wages using a gimmick to do so.

Non-traditional worksite offerings like pre-payday loans and student tuition repayment gained popularity but brokers debated their profitability.

Bridge, Docebo and Litmos are some of the companies providing e-learning platforms to help employers hone workers’ skills.

New hires, such as HUB's Marc Cohen, and key promotions inside brokerages and other benefits-related firms made for a busy year.

Many claims filed by former employees have a very low chance of success, but that does not eliminate the need for the employer to put in the time and money to fight them.