The Slack deal would give Salesforce, the leader in programs for managing customer relationships, another angle of attack against Microsoft, which has itself become a major force in internet-based computing.

“With the shift to remote workforces, the pandemic has accelerated the need for insurance agencies to digitize their processes,” says Jason Liu, CEO of Zywave.

The fortune of Slack’s billionaire co-founder and chief executive officer increased about $400 million from reports this week that Salesforce is considering taking over the workplace chat tool.

The global insurance brokerage has closed 42 acquisition deals in 2020.

A string of recent acquisitions are meant to help the insurance broker boost and strengthen its employee benefit, wealth management and retirement services.

The insurance technology provider sees the deal as a way to grow organically while also continuing its rapid pace of acquisitions going forward.

“We read this as an occasion to really integrate women's health with children's health, and that the combination of that integrated support is what makes happier and more successful working parents,” says Erik Lumer, chief product officer at Maven.

In the IBM information void, workers are anxiously speculating about the scope of the restructuring. Several impacted employees said they asked their managers how many other colleagues lost their jobs and were told they didn’t have access to that information.

Now is a time for HR managers to reassess healthcare plans and make important changes, health insurance expert says.

The tech platform helps producers understand a group’s risk, customize coverage and secure competitive stop loss to match plan designs.

Industry consolidation has been on the rise as the role of private-equity and other financial institution-backed buyers expands.

While some retirees have seen a substantial increase in spending, many others are enjoying financial freedom.

The newly combined “powerhouse” will be a rival for Marsh & McLennan, which had been the top name in that sector in terms of revenue.

The all-stock deal is the largest ever for the industry, and comes almost exactly a year after previous talks between the two companies broke down.

Aside from refinancing, retirees are advised to consider downsizing their homes to reduce overall spending.

Increasing participant offerings and promoting engagement could be a powerful step toward helping participants achieve their financial goals.

Together, the two major human capital software companies are worth $22 billion.

Seniors choosing between traditional and Roth IRAs must account for their current and future tax rates.

With the addition, Betterworks will provide employers with feedback from employees to improve retention and engagement.

OneDigital’s acquisition of Resources Investment Advisors shows a convergence between two major spaces within financial services.