Employers can motivate their workers to exercise with team competitions, discounted gym memberships and health-focused rewards.

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell last week as the impact of Harvey and Irma faded in several states, Labor Department figures showed Thursday.

The insurance company implemented Best Money Moves, a mobile-first program that helps employees make better money decisions based on their biggest financial stressors.

The update includes user experience enhancements, extensions to existing HR modules and AI-enabled recruiting features.

The insurance company will provide more than $10,000 over five years to help employees pay down their education debts.

Employers should educate employees about the dangers of abuse and work with EAPs and disability carriers to help at-risk workers who need proper treatment.

Firms with fewer than 125 workers must proceed with caution when establishing a medical coverage plan, warns Zack Pace.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

The insurance company will provide more than $10,000 over five years to help employees pay down their education debts.

The Georgia-based health network decreased year-over-year spend by 15.3% while also lowering healthcare costs paid by employees.

Top carriers’ double-digit revenue increases seen coming from CDHPs, broker promotion and streamlined enrollment practices.

Following a successful pilot program, employers can expect to see an uptick in Department of Labor audits to ensure they are paying out benefits to fully vested participants.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

There are five key attributes that make a successful combination of high-tech and high-touch actions to drive beneficial health and cost-saving decisions.

Firms with fewer than 125 workers must proceed with caution when establishing a medical coverage plan, warns Zack Pace.

While there is no guaranteed answer for success, there are certainly ways to positively influence the process, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

Employees can benefit from the offering regardless of their age or stage of life, and that’s true for younger workers, too.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

The update includes user experience enhancements, extensions to existing HR modules and AI-enabled recruiting features.