Employee benefits

Employers need reliable and relevant data to make benefit and compensation decisions, says Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s James Durkin.

When it comes to recruiting younger workers, employers might want to think outside of the box with perks such as flexible work arrangements, PTO and eco-friendly workplaces.

A recent report from the Bipartisan Policy Center suggests that companies with at least 50 workers should be required to enroll them in some type of retirement plan.

For employers, the dizzying array of recent NLRB decisions on personnel policy language can leave many questions.

Document aims to help employers and vendors understand what needs to be shared with workers in light of new ADA rules, says EEOC chair Jenny Yang.

When it comes to recruiting younger workers, employers might want to think outside of the box with perks such as flexible work arrangements, PTO and eco-friendly workplaces.

The method can improve ways to create healthy workplace cultures, says Anne Marie Kirby of CoreHealth Technologies.

Data platforms can give plan sponsors critical information at a glance, according to Geneia’s Mark Caron.

Spread across many different specializations, these leaders represent the wealth of knowledge that goes into becoming an influencer in the employee benefits field.

The approach enables plan sponsors to spot utilization trends and the effects certain programs have on retention, according to ADP’s Marc Rind.

Sima Reid, owner of twentytwenty Insurance, built a benefit platform to meet the unique needs of her client base and attract new business.

Employers can expect a seamless transition from the acquisition, says Joe Donlan, president of ConnectedHealth.

Global accounting firm Crowe Horwath’s chief people officer, Julie Wood, says the move is a benefit to employees, many of whom prefer less structured, more frequent interactions with their managers.

Employers can expect a seamless transition from the acquisition, says Joe Donlan, president of ConnectedHealth.

Data platforms can give plan sponsors critical information at a glance and provide valuable insight into emergency department use and disease management program participation, according to Geneia’s Mark Caron.

When self-funded clients use multiple vendors, brokers can help them choose the best companies with the best services and rates, says AdminaHealth’s Arthur Jonokuchi.

In recent years, the number of employees who’ve started contributing to their 401(k) plans or increased their deferrals has grown significantly, suggesting employers’ messages are getting through.

Employers may want to consider relaxing their dress codes this summer because it’s an easy and free benefit employees will love, says the IFEBP.

Employers need to offer a broad range of investment options in their 401(k) plans, including asset classes that may do reasonably well in a low interest rate environment, according to TIAA’s Roger Ferguson.

The method can solve complex business problems, including ways to create healthy workplace cultures, by taking a human-centered approach, says Anne Marie Kirby of CoreHealth Technologies.