Employee benefits

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.

Retirement plan sponsors should focus on student loan repayments, the fiduciary rule and more in the coming year.

Despite a post-election rally on Wall Street, Willis Towers Watson analysis finds that companies remain slow to fully contribute to their plans.

Despite the unforeseeable future of healthcare insurance, the Affordable Care Act and technology, HR’s 2017 resolutions can afford flexible solutions to old and new administrative duties.

These platforms benefit employers and employees in many ways beyond cost saving, says adviser Sima Reid.

92% of 401(k) participants are unaware of the fees they pay in their plans, creating the potential to lose a substantial amount of retirement savings

With the potential for litigation that has plagued plans like NYU’s on the rise, it’s ‘time to clean up’ fiduciary activity in this sector, say industry experts.

Investors should learn to ignore market forecasts and predictions and stick to their comprehensive plan.

The plans bear closer resemblance to a DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

Retirees can hear different perspectives from other patients and learn more about their medical conditions.

Though new gadgets and software can help engage workers, HR professionals can’t rely on it alone, says PlanSource executive Nancy Sansom.

These four benefits professionals were recognized this year for their efforts helping employees get healthier, smarter and more financially aware.

Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.

More than 8 in 10 young employees say they plan to work into retirement, which indicates a “fundamental shift.”

New innovations gained ground in the benefits industry in 2016, but there’s work to do with employee engagement.

The Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges all had a big impact on employers in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year.

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

The end of 2016 is a good time to review and consider a subtle shift in employment law which appears to be gaining momentum.