Employee benefits

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

Firms with fewer than 125 workers must proceed with caution when establishing a medical coverage plan, warns Zack Pace.

Employees can benefit from the offering regardless of their age or stage of life, and that’s true for younger workers, too.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

The update includes user experience enhancements, extensions to existing HR modules and AI-enabled recruiting features.

Companies need to take various measures to make sure their HR software and tools are not biased, says Epstein Becker Green member Nathaniel Glasser.

Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

Employers should increase the use of key preventive care services, offer a variety of tools and identify the conditions and employees that cost the organization the most.

Employees can benefit from the offering regardless of their age or stage of life, and that’s true for younger workers, too.

Small firms win letters of record by speaking the language of the CFO and putting their compensation on the line, explains columnist Nelson Griswold.

If unburdened by administrative tasks, an HR department has the ability to evolve into a more efficient and effective team, says Hodges-Mace’s Mike Ehrle.

Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.

In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Partner at DCW Group, Bob Gearhart Jr., is seamlessly adapting to the changing role of adviser from product specialist to corporate consultant.

Repealing or delaying the Cadillac tax remains the top legislative priority for many employer organizations.