October Three’s John Lowell is bringing the best of 401(k)s and pensions to retirement
Lowell and his team see the "plan of the future" as something that provides flexibility and personalization in retirement.
Employee benefits
On-site care is helping Lauren Haddox boost preventive health at a Florida school district
At the School District of Osceola County, a self-managed benefits plan and on-site healthcare center have improved the health of 7,600 employees.
Benefits Think Innovation is a driving force behind mental health parity
Hybrid plan designs that reduce out-of-pocket costs will make benefits more accessible and ultimately help level the playing field.
Drew Neslin
BCS Financial
Web Seminar 2023 state of digital health
Learn what your peers are thinking and doing in this now business-critical area, but also how your organization can better select and implement digital health options.
Does the US have the best healthcare in the world? Why Acrisure’s Peter Freska believes so
The adviser is out to improve care delivery — and make sure small employers have access to big benefits.
How to avoid a ‘financial vortex’ in retirement, according to Goldman Sachs
Seventy percent of employees say financial challenges like debt and caregiving impact their ability to save long-term.
AutoZone VP of benefits Matt Harmon’s retention strategy: Offer perks to part timers
Matthew Harmon, vice president of benefits at AutoZone explains why he made the decision to better support their hourly workbase.
Benefits Think Limiting short-term health plans will limit patient and broker choice
As many as 80% of short-term health plan enrollees say that affordable premiums are more important to them than comprehensive health benefits.
Sally C. Pipes
Pacific Research Institute
Why food access might be the next big thing in healthcare benefits
Samantha Citro-Alexander, CEO of Bitewell, explains why food is essential to preventative care.
For Lindsey Cushman, benefits director of Maxar Technologies, HR is an extension of psychology
At the space technology company, the benefits leader is passionate about making mental health care accessible to all.
Employees are picking up second jobs to gain fertility benefits
Only 40% of companies currently offer some kind of fertility or family-building benefit, and it's forcing workers to look elsewhere for support.
Empathy’s CEO Ron Gura is changing how workplaces respond to death
Ron Gura, co-founder and CEO of Empathy, is determined to provide holistic bereavement benefits to companies of all sizes.
Benefits Think A meeting of the minds: AI and employee mental health
New AI-based chatbot solutions are supporting those with mental health struggles by helping build coping skills and reframing negative thinking.
Kathleen Greer
KGA
At AECOM, Bernie Knobbe builds personal connections within a global workforce
Whether it's a chat in the office or championing mental health initiatives, the benefits leader uses relationships to make the workplace better.
Benefits Think For HR pros, this Q4 checklist will ensure a seamless transition into 2024
Open-enrollment season is also a perfect opportunity to prepare for legal changes, employee-facing reminders and departmental goals.
Matt Thomas
WorkSmart Systems
These 10 tech companies have the best culture, employees say
From flexible schedules to wellness days, Glassdoor ranked the highest rated companies according to their values.
Canva’s Jennie Rogerson is raising the bar for employee wellness
Jennie Rogerson, global head of people at Canva, is on a mission to invest in employee well-being, with a long list of benefits to prove it.
Carrum Health’s Sach Jain wants you to pay less for healthcare
The CEO is bringing transparency, bundled payments and affordable high-quality care to members across the country.
At Lockton Companies, Laura Closs serves people through data
The VP and consultant taps into her skills as a problem solver to build complex but easy-to-use benefit plans.
Benefits Think 3 ways to make this open enrollment the best yet
The key to a successful season will be ensuring that all plan data is updated and delivered quickly, adding clarity to communication.
Kim Shumate
Strategic Benefits Advisors