Benefits ‘Shark Tank’ hedges bets on next big innovator
At the upcoming You Powered Symposium, vendors compete for $50,000 and investment in their benefit solution.
Corporate finance
5 jobs U.S. employers plan to outsource
HR roles top the list of the jobs employers are considering outsourcing, according to a new survey by Outsource Accelerator.
10 companies with the biggest wage gaps between CEOs and employees
A disproportionate pay scale between executives and their workers can leave employees feeling unmotivated.
Earned wage access can boost workers’ financial security — and company loyalty
The need for earned wage access has become more pronounced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benefits Think Exploring employee mental health benefits? Here’s what to ask about clinical validations
If you ask these questions and vendors seem uncomfortable or avoid sending a response, it should be a red flag prompting you to look at other alternatives.
Valerie Hoffman
Meru Health
Expense violations have skyrocketed during COVID
The pandemic has made it more difficult for employers to track appropriate business expenses, leading many employees to take advantage.
Benefits Think Answering questions and misconceptions about earned wage access
Earned wage access gives employees access to wages they have earned but not yet been paid on.
Larry Meyers
PayActiv
Benefits Think Offering CFPB-compliant earned wage access to your employees
The federal government has officially acknowledged that EWA is not only a new financial product, but “an innovative way for employees to meet short-term liquidity needs that arise between paychecks."
Larry Meyers
PayActiv
CVS taps insurance executive as new CEO
CVS has evolved from a pharmacy chain into a health conglomerate that sells insurance coverage, administers drug-benefit plans and offers care, including COVID-19 testing.
What companies need to disclose on coronavirus infections
Sharing information about infection rates is generally up to the company's discretion.
Survey Pulse of the U.S. workforce: Employers blindsided by coronavirus
Businesses are struggling to adapt to remote work, according to a new survey by Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News.
Benefits Think Using carve-outs to get the most of your self-funded health plan
The benefits of carve-outs are in their ability to offer better options for managing cost and benefits offered by experienced vendors to meet the specific needs of your benefit programs.
Tim Hayden
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Smart strategies to become a trusted adviser
Having a solid vendor relationship is great, but your firm can do better. Here's how.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Benefits Think How to help your employees close their income protection gaps
Disability insurance offerings can help your employees protect their most valuable asset: their ability to earn an income.
Paul Wickline
Unum
Benefits Think Family planning benefits are growing up fast
Companies are recognizing the necessity of offering fertility treatments, adoption and surrogacy benefits to their employees.
Employees can save more of their paycheck with auto-deduction
Even rolls out new product to help employees save money for up to three different purposes at once via direct deposit.
Benefits Think Using algorithms to optimize healthcare point solutions
Choosing the right health benefit vendor is a combination of trial and error and transformative solutions that save money and provide the greatest impact.
Lee Lewis
Medical Solutions for the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA)
Benefits Think Agency owners must act now on proper business planning and perpetuation
Put together a multidimensional strategy, including the financial resources and human capital that will be required to achieve personal and company objectives.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
How workers can get the most out of 2018 financial resolutions
One strategy to enhance financial prospects is to get a part-time job via the gig economy.
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.
