As the opioid epidemic continues to rage across the country, the fallout is increasingly manifesting itself at construction sites, factories, warehouses, offices and other workplaces.

Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.

Employee benefits advisers need to focus on the motivations of employers in establishing company-sponsored employee education plans.

Insurance company adds to its growing collection of benefit firms by purchasing Ohio-based firm.

When chronic diseases increased a Colorado city’s health insurance premiums by 12%, a decision to become self-funded turned out to be a smart bet.

While advisers might recommend voluntary non-medical benefits to employers, many often lack the personal experience of having them in their own benefits packages.

As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.

An “epidemic” of robocalls timed to open-enrollment season are largely illegal, fraudulent or aim to rope consumers into insurance they don’t need or can’t use.

Female plan participants confront many obstacles for planning well for a successful retirement. Here’s how benefits advisers can help.

While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.

From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.

Educating employees on how to be smart about their finances can be a smart move, but not all programs are successful.

Workers often feel that if they take too much seasonal time off, it will appear that they are slacking in the office, a new survey suggests.

For some insurance brokers and consumers, short-term insurance plans are an enticing, low-cost alternative for healthy people.

Employee benefit advisers can offer key insight into retirement planning from the perspective of employers.

Opinions on controlling health costs and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.

In a tight job market, some companies are hiring prospective employees without even meeting them in person first. HR professionals and staffing agencies aren’t sure that’s such a great idea.

More employers are offering paid leave, but that might not be enough for those caring for a sick loved one.

Dr. Miles Varn, chief medical officer at PinnacleCare, discusses the importance of benefits that assist employees when they receive a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer kills thousands of American workers every year. Employer clients play an important role in fighting the disease by encouraging their workforce to get regular screenings.