The ability to analyze benefit plans and health data can help employers with everything from cutting costs to helping employees improve their health.

About one in four large employers offer programs to help workers get better sleep and more than half plan to implement such efforts by 2021.

Adviser Zain Hasan helped a client save more than $1 million by moving the company into matching plans on a self-funded basis.

On average, the company’s female employees earn 29% less than the men, a reflection of how few women occupy the most lucrative jobs.

Now is the perfect time to initiate discussions with clients to create a multiyear benefits strategic plan. Here’s how.

The annual Rising Stars in Advising list showcases young talent making a difference in the benefits industry.

Research shows that both a match and automatic enrollment have significant positive effects, especially on groups that tend to have lower participation and contribution rates.

In order to succeed, nonprofits require more than a strong base of dedicated donors and volunteers. They need to hire and retain devoted and passionate full-time staff.

As medication costs continue to rise, employers should implement these strategies to mitigate the financial burden of pharmaceutical prices.

The brand will test out the six-figure salary in select restaurants as an employee retention tool.

Wage numbers suggest that the labor market isn’t as competitive as the unemployment rate indicates.

Refreshing your company policies will help avoid legal and liability issues.

Employee Benefit Adviser’s Rising Stars in Advising list has been showcasing young talent making a difference in the benefit industry over the last decade.

Executive search leader John Hodge identifies key opportunities where organizations can make a significant difference building sustainable teams that drive lasting success.

Coders and data scientists will be hired in response to the growing demands of technology in the banking business.

From IVF treatments and egg freezing to medication and counseling, here is what clients are offering to help employees become parents.

Financially stressed workers hurt companies through higher healthcare costs and lost productivity. Programs to help them are not just an option for clients, but a business imperative.

Deciding against auto-enrolling employees in retirement plans is a big miss benefit managers keep making.