Benefits Think 8 benefit management items to evaluate in 2018
Self-funding, Form 5550s and picking the right HSA vendor are some topics employers should consider in the coming year.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Healthcare benefits
Benefits Think How employers can better deal with employee depression
Companies should consider adjusting workloads and provide workers with a flexible schedule so they can go to doctors’ appointments.
Jeff Guardalabene
The Standard
23% of full-time employees lack benefits
Cost and lack of understanding are the top reasons employers don’t provide perks to their workers.
5 employee benefits trends to watch in 2018
Human-machine balance, personalized communications and hospital indemnity are among the offerings expected to grow next year, according to MetLife.
Benefits Think 8 benefit management items to evaluate in 2018
Self-funding, Form 5550s and picking the right HSA vendor are some topics employers should consider in the coming year.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think Why employers should care about medical billing errors
The problem can result in financial burdens and lost productivity for employees, but companies can provide support services and tools, including an advocacy service through the benefits plan.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Benefits Think How advisers can help clients better deal with employee depression
This could include providing employees with a flexible schedule to attend doctors’ appointments and/or adjusting their workload.
Jeff Guardalabene
The Standard
The 15 biggest HR challenges in 2018
From workplace sexual harassment to an ever-changing regulatory landscape, employers should remain vigilant and compliant in the coming year.
What’s ahead for HR technology?
Smarter, friendlier systems will accelerate the digital transformation of human resources.
Benefits Think 4 keys to ensure successful participation in a captive health plan
As group purchasing coalitions become more popular, they are increasingly susceptive to mismanagement due to low volume, lack of risk control and poor adviser experience.
Mick Rodgers
Axial Benefits Group
Healthcare, workforce flexibility top agenda of new SHRM CEO
The Society for Human Resource Management’s new chief talks trends, policy and the direction employers might see benefits moving forward.
Benefits Think The basics of health insurance captives for small employers
Long used by larger companies, these medical stop-loss systems are now benefitting a wide range of businesses.
Mick Rodgers
Axial Benefits Group
Benefits Think Expect more mergers between health plans and pharmacy entities
Perceived benefits of CVS/Aetna deal are likely to encourage organizations to consider consolidating as well — could Walmart and Humana be next?
Natalie Kish
AArete
Healthcare, workforce flexibility top agenda of new SHRM CEO
The Society for Human Resource Management’s new chief talks trends, policy and the direction employers might see benefits moving forward.
Benefits Think 4 keys to ensure successful participation in a captive health plan
As group purchasing coalitions become more popular, they are increasingly susceptive to mismanagement due to low volume, lack of risk control and poor adviser experience.
Mick Rodgers
Axial Benefits Group
Benefits Think Tax reform and employee benefits – what to know now
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code, making changes affecting employer-provided retirement, welfare and fringe benefits.
Arthur T. Phillips
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think The basics of health insurance captives for small employers
Long used by larger companies, advisers should be knowledgeable about how these medical stop-loss systems are now benefitting a wide range of businesses.
Mick Rodgers
Axial Benefits Group
HealthJoy, Springbuk team up to improve employee healthcare experience
Partnership looks to contain expenses with data and technological concierge services.
The Segal Group acquires Touchstone Consulting
Looking to expand its retirement, health and welfare and related employee benefit consulting services, Touchstone will now be a part of The Segal Group’s Sibson Consulting division.
What’s ahead for HR technology?
Smarter, friendlier systems will accelerate the digital transformation of human resources.
