Benefits Think 8 things to know about paid family leave laws
Your company may be losing the war for talent by not offering a comprehensive PFML program.
Jonathan Kemp
Sun Life U.S.
Employee benefits
3 ways retirement plan design can address workforce challenges
These benefits should be customized to align with the unique needs of employees.
Lessons from General Motors direct healthcare contract
The employer is now working directly with Henry Ford health system to provide workers with cheaper and higher quality care.
How Quest Diagnostics’ mental health pilot program improved access to care
Untreated stress, anxiety and depression are bad for employees and “bad for business” — here’s what the employer did to fix it.
Benefits Think How to drive the future of paid leave
What you can do now to make this critical benefit available to more employees.
Anna Steffeney
LeaveLogic
Benefits Think Employees are overlooking HSA benefits when choosing health coverage
No other savings vehicle can claim this level of tax advantage.
E. Craig Keohan
HealthSavings Administrators
StaffConnect redesigns employee platform to boost engagement
The new platform is meant to transform how organizations engage with their workforce.
Slack’s new tool automates administrative HR tasks
Workflow Builder allows HR teams to save time and focus on higher value people-focused responsibilities.
Facing heavy pressure from industry, HHS rescinds health plan identifier
The Department of Health and Human Services has eliminated the need for health plans to use a standard unique health plan identifier, effective December 27.
Healthcare is getting more expensive. Here’s what employers should be thinking about
The rising cost of care is hurting employee pocketbooks, but with reforms on the horizon, these are the key areas worth watching.
Health tech and the future of predictive medicine
Tools like wearables could make a significant difference when tracking and monitoring worker health over time.
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions launches five-year plan on mental health
“The mental health crisis has been growing, getting worse,” says National Alliance CEO Michael Thompson.
High-deductible health plans are a financial gamble for many employees
While half of employers are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, 41% cannot pay for healthcare costs.
Benefits Think Returning to work: How to retain valuable military veterans
Combating culture shock and recognizing stress are key ways employers can work to keep these employees on the job.
Working mom’s child care needs lead to new benefits company
Shadiah Sigala helped to found Kinside when she was seeking out the right employee benefits for working parents.
10 best companies for veterans
This Veterans Day, these are the companies that are the best at hiring and retaining our heroes.
Seeking stability, Cetera embraces 401(k)s
The IBD network's AdvicePay integration could help the firm convert more retirement plan business into wealth management clients as it completes a record year for new assets.
Buyout or pension? The heavyweight bout of retirement decisions
Buyout amounts are high right now, but there are many other factors to consider when guiding employees to the right choice.
Benefits Think It’s time to consider a wage and hour audit
As the DOL moves to modify regulations, it may be worth confirming that all pay practices comply with the law.
Scott Allen
Foley & Lardner LLP
Pilot Flying J adds six weeks of paid parental leave
The travel center operator is providing the benefit to all full and part-time employees.
