Rising Stars, in focus: Benefit advising as a family affair
Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.
Practice and client management
6 tools to increase your close ratio
Two efficiency experts suggest six handy digital tools that target critical areas to eliminate wasted time and unlock potential.
Benefits Think Retirement planning from the employer’s perspective
If you can help your clients create a unique benefit for themselves and their employees, they will be able to engage top talent and continue to profit.
William J. Rossi
Koss Olinger
Benefits Think Supreme Court gives teeth to delegation clauses in arbitration provisions
Employers favoring arbitration and wishing to soften the time and expense of litigation should consider adding delegation clauses in employment agreements.
Kendall Waters
Foley & Lardner
Bay Area advisers launch benefits channel on social media
Arrow Benefits Group creates BenefitsTV for YouTube and Instagram as conduit for quick and easy messaging.
Rising Star helps navigate the healthcare system
Ed Ligondé, one of our 20 Rising Stars of 2019, used his own medical condition as inspiration to learn about healthcare — and improve employee benefits education along the way.
Tomorrow’s jobs demand higher degrees as economic fates diverge
Many jobs in the booming sectors have high education requirements, even for entry-level positions.
Benefit pros on the move: Lockton, JazzHR, Alegeus
Employers are making new hires in the insurance, brokerage and technology spaces.
Benefits Think Top 4 HR trends to watch this year
Workplace flexibility, technology, wellness and more should be top of mind as human resource managers look to better engage employees.
Midge Seltzer
Engage PEO
2019’s Rising Stars in Advising
These young standout advisers see a changing workforce sparking new benefits for gig workers, student loan debt relief and better engagement tactics from employers. Ranging in age from 26 to 35, they represent the next generation ready to make their mark on an evolving industry.
Benefits Think How employers’ motivations influence employee education
While benefits advisers are challenged with the complex task of educating the masses, they must find better ways to engage clients.
Tim Clairmont
Clear Financial Partners
Rising Stars, in focus: Benefit advising as a family affair
Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.
What to expect when your employee is expecting
What’s the best approach for managing pregnant workers before and after the birth? Here are tips for helping new and expectant moms at work.
Employers going on an HR tech ‘buying spree’
Human resource professionals are relying on AI, machine learning and big data to help them attract talent, while also helping them prevent preferential treatment in hiring, new research finds.
What to expect when your employee is expecting
What’s the best approach for managing pregnant workers before and after the birth? Here are tips for helping new and expectant moms at work.
Benefits Think Tips to avoid pitfalls under the Texas Wage Theft Act
The consequences for wage theft can be severe, but there are a number of ways employers can be mindful of problems.
Michael R. Rahmn
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think Tech blinders: Digital eye strain the new work challenge
Too much time on computer and smartphone screens is causing vision problems for employees. Here’s how clients can improve things in the office.
Jill Purcell
Unum
Employee Benefit Adviser recognizes Rising Stars of 2019
These young advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are approaching benefit offerings with fresh perspectives.
Employers going on an HR tech ‘buying spree’
Human resource professionals are relying on AI, machine learning and big data to help them attract talent, while also helping them prevent preferential treatment in hiring, new research finds.
Benefits Think 3 tips to ensure clients are in compliance
Advisers who stay abreast of changing health insurance regulations and employment law increase their value to employers.
Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators