The platform helps employers send emergency notifications to workers in events like Hurricane Irma.

Without proper plans in place, like an EAP, employees are more likely to experience personal and health-related problems, use more sick days and potentially leave their company.

As Florida and the East Coast assess damage from Hurricane Irma, employers in the affected areas should consider how to address storm-related issues.

Requirements can be difficult to follow, but mistakes can cost a broker and their client big money in fines, penalties, civil lawsuits, audits and more, says Word & Brown’s Marc McGinnis.

According to WalletHub research, these places rank low in affordability, quality of life and healthcare.

Companies that were forced to close need to determine whether they have to pay employees who stayed home as well as handle other employment issues that many may not have thought about before.

United Income, a new money manager backed by some of the biggest names in retirement, is pitching big data as a solution.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, lists leading companies with 10% or more growth over the past year.

The platform helps employers send emergency notifications to workers in events like Hurricane Irma.

Like many tech companies, the global content delivery network struggled with stressed-out workers. Sarah Sardella stepped up to the challenge with a slate of new benefits that emphasize a commitment to work-life balance.

FirstPerson’s Katy Stowers worked as an ERISA lawyer but now delivers benefit oversight and deliverables at the Indianapolis benefits consultancy.

Agency Growth Mastermind Partnership comes together in Philadelphia to commit to a new way of doing business.

Employee assistance programs and telepsychiatry can assist in treating depression and anxiety, as well as aid employers in removing the stigma around seeking treatment.

Brokers need to actively work to become better advisers who are more equipped to help clients, says Danny O’Connell.

Closing offices, activating emergency plans and backing up data, brokerages plan to weather the storm.

Closing offices, activating emergency plans and backing up data, brokerages plan to weather the storm.

As regulations, policies and case laws constantly change, employers struggle to reach and maintain ERISA and DOL compliance.

A recent court's decision effectively nullifies the DOL's overtime rule in its entirety.

Benefit adviser Naama O. Pozniak believes in the power of yoga and meditation to help workers live longer, happier lives.

In anticipation of the storm, real estate agency Stiles Corporation initiated a preparedness plan that includes employee communications about safety, time off and benefits.