Employee benefits

From killing the Cadillac tax to getting all employees to participate in wellness, here’s what was on HR managers’ holiday wish lists.

Helping clients tackle rising pharmacy costs, boosting voluntary enrollment and mergers were among the most viewed news items of the year.

From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, headlines impacting employee benefit decision-makers dominated news cycles.

A sales consultant counsels HR on how to best assess administrative products and services.

The IRS increased the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts late in the year — but is it worth the hassle to make changes to your plan?

One of the major provisions of proposed legislation would require 401(k) plans to offer annuities so participants could create new income streams.

The IRS increased the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts late in the year — but is it worth the hassle to make changes to your plan?

Still debating how to show appreciation for your workers during the holidays? Time off is just one idea.

Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.

A global counseling company contracts with wayForward to provide stress management tools to clients.

A global counseling company contracts with wayForward to provide stress management tools to clients.

Still debating how to show appreciation for your workers during the holidays? Time off is just one idea.

Many advisers are unaware that nonprofits are allowed to opt out of paying state unemployment tax to become reimbursable employers.

Benefits provider Zenefits is helping clients push for salary transparency with its new wage comparison tool.

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.

Despite Social Security's financial woes, the revenue shortfall can be easily fixed, say experts at Boston College Center for Retirement Research. But it will only go so far in paying for living expenses.

Benefits provider Zenefits is helping clients push for salary transparency with its new wage comparison tool.

From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.

Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

Big data, wearables and healthcare transparency resources can not only help benefits managers simplify offerings for employees, but it can also save them money in the process.