The risks and rewards of advising smaller clients
Niko Caparisos founded Prosperity Benefits to address the needs of employers with two to 200 employees.
Practice and client management
Employers reevaluating drug policies in light of evolving marijuana laws, opioid epidemic
Executives should look at their approach to drug testing in the workplace as pot becomes legalized across the country and painkiller addiction continues to run rampant.
10 key findings: Sexual harassment in the professional workplace
An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.
HR’s culture shift: Tackling workplace sexual harassment while navigating legal definitions
Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.
Meet the benefits adviser to Silicon Valley
Rising Star Erik Hansen is building his career by coupling service with technology.
5 trending HR technologies
Human resource execs are embracing applicant tracking, training management, performance management and other software applications.
Benefits Think Second Circuit holds that sexual orientation discrimination is sex discrimination under Title VII
Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal seeking the reinstatement of a Title VII claim on sexual orientation.
Angelica L. Boutwell
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think What are the obligations under California’s new Labor Code provisions?
The Golden State’s new labor law makes general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits of subcontractors' workers.
JoLynn M. Pollard
Hunt Ortmann
Alera Group adds two more brokerages to its nationwide benefits practice
Takeover of Benefits Planning Services and IMG Benefits Group brings the total number of the firm’s acquisitions since its launch to 23.
10 least stressful jobs of 2018
Hair stylists, jewelers and audiologists are some of the most care-free careers, according to CareerCast’s latest report.
Companies in U.S. add more jobs than expected, ADP data show
Companies in the U.S. added more workers in February than expected, underscoring continued strengthening in the labor market.
5 HR technology trends to watch
Artificial intelligence, analytic software and augmented reality are reshaping human resources.
OneDigital acquires The Survey Group to expand HR consulting business
The employee benefits firm will combine TSG with Insight Performance to focus on clients in New England.
9 rising trends in voluntary benefits
Enhancements in decision support tools, e-enrollment and more are coming, The Standards’ Kevin McNamara says.
Benefits Think HR in the era of blockchain
The technology has the potential to assist human resources with everything from recruiting talent to managing unemployment benefits.
Abdulmajeed Albalushi
RBL Group
The 50 best places to work in 2018
Jobs resource website Glassdoor has released its annual ranking of top employers based on workers’ evaluations. These companies top the list.
HR Center of Excellence encourages more thoughtful approach to benefits
Paycor examines six pillars to benchmark, including people management and employee experience, to improve industry practices.
OneDigital acquires The Survey Group to expand HR consulting business
The employee benefits firm will combine TSG with Insight Performance to focus on clients in New England.
How to navigate the digital transformation of HR
Mercer’s Denise LaForte and Brian Buck share their insights on how tech will reshape human resources.
Benefits Think Outsourcing can save a disability management program
An employee’s return to work is fraught with compliance and productivity challenges. A disability carrier can help.
Jeffery D. Smith
Standard Insurance Company