Employee benefits

Next year is gearing up to be a notable year of change for the plan sponsor with the DOL’s fiduciary ruling set to take effect, says columnist John Ludwig.

It’s no secret that new trends are continuing to shape the industry, while new technologies are changing how benefits professionals do their job.

Though tech can be helpful to enrollment and day-to-day administration, experts and consultants in the field are still needed.

Commodities aren't a good inflation hedge, according to one expert. Instead, talk to clients about TIPS or even some securities.

Genworth CEO Tom McInerney has been selling assets to ensure the insurer has sufficient liquidity after it was hit by losses on its long-term care coverage.

New research shows how the education and state government industries see their benefit offerings developing.

The software used by U.S. firms may be top-notch, but their global subsidiaries often deal with paper forms and spreadsheets.

Commodities aren't a good inflation hedge, according to one expert. Instead, talk to clients about TIPS or even some securities.

As the Department of Labor’s new regulation takes effect, employers need to prepare.

Hot new offerings such as wedding payments and professional development opportunities are helping employers like JPMorgan Chase to attract and retain top talent.

New rules are ensuring that employees are not coerced into participating in the program, says attorney Norbert Kugele.

Consultant Zack Pace says benefits professionals need to use the duck test to eliminate health plan penalty risks.

Next year is gearing up to be a notable year of change for the plan sponsor with the DOL’s fiduciary ruling set to take effect, says columnist John Ludwig.

Many marketplaces were created with assumptions that didn’t always take client needs and desires into account, says ADP’s Will Giaconia.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

Invesco Consulting’s Lisa Kueng says the trick is to get plan participants to visualize what they want their lives to look like after work.

Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.

The company’s workers can use the supercomputer as a resource to find insights on cancer treatments.

In a 2015 Executive Order, President Obama directed the DOL to issue regulations requiring federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The DOL issued a final rule on Sept. 29.

The busiest and most stressful time of the year for HR and benefits professionals is fast approaching. Although it can be daunting, benefits consultants Rosemary Hughes and Suzannah Gill offer tips on how to make the process successful.