EBA’s Top Women in Benefit Advising
In a largely male-dominated profession, these leaders stand out for both professional and personal reasons.
Practice and client management
Tapping the veteran pipeline: Best practices for hiring and retaining ex-service members
An ex-Marine and author instructs HR pros on how to get around the ‘BLUF’ factor and other ways to crack military code.
The discrimination pitfall advisers may not be paying attention to
A top benefits attorney discusses the legal troubles employers are dealing with when it comes to discrimination and compensation.
These Social Security myths could harm employees’ retirement accounts
Careful planning can help prevent workers from shrinking their benefits based on misperceptions.
The cat is out of the bag: Pet-friendly perks are a must have
The largest subset of the workforce is adopting the most pets, making related benefits increasingly desirable.
Benefits Think FMLA leave: How does it affect bonuses?
It is critical that the plan consider whether employees on various types of leave are eligible for bonuses in order to analyze the risk of potential FMLA claims.
Jeffrey Kopp
Foley & Lardner
Gender gap in retirement savings is a huge problem
Single women in their early 60s have saved roughly $37,000 less than men.
The cat is out of the bag: Pet-friendly perks are a must have
The largest subset of the workforce is adopting the most pets, making related benefits increasingly desirable.
Benefits Think It’s time for benefit tech partnerships
Never in the history of employee benefits have strategic partnerships mattered more than they do today.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
The annual performance review is ‘straight-up dead.’ But what comes next?
Betterworks CEO sees a new paradigm to replace the dreaded review, but adoption has been slow.
A 55-year-old intern? Why older apprentices may be the answer to the talent gap
Apprenticeship programs may not just be for young talent. Employers should roll out such programs for older baby boomers too, says SHRM CEO.
Benefits Think Want to elevate your game? Stop talking benefits
Moving to the C-suite is imperative if you want to become one of the advisers winning bigger groups from bigger competitors.
Benefits Think It’s time for benefit tech partnerships
Never in the history of employee benefits have strategic partnerships mattered more than they do today.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
The annual performance review is ‘straight-up dead.’ But what comes next?
Betterworks CEO sees a new paradigm to replace the dreaded review, but adoption has been slow.
How to help employees free up cash for their 401(k)s
Target-date funds can help risk-averse young workers ease into investing.
Lifestyle benefits emerging as key strategy for talent management
Soft perks and benefits emphasizing experiences over financial protection are meeting changing employee expectations — and sweetening talent management strategies beyond traditional offerings.
Millennial employees: stop ‘saving’ for retirement
Target-date funds can help risk-averse young workers ease into investing.
10 worst entry-level jobs
These jobs have the least potential for career growth, according to a survey from Wallethub.
Benefits Think 3 reasons a broker and HR tech provider should be the same
With so many vendors and so little time to work with each of them, bundling not only saves efficiency and time — it can save clients money, too.
Randy Cooper
PeopleStrategy
Helping clients build the best retirement plan
Several statewide attempts to close the nation’s savings gap may cross borders and serve as a precursor to a nationwide solution for expand retirement options.
