Workplaces should be putting their coronavirus contingency plans in action
“If an organization is able to have people work from home, then obviously that's the no-brainer,” said Scott Ream, chair of the Association of Continuity Professionals.
Practice management
Lifestyle benefits are the industry’s future
Voluntary benefits set employers apart in the war for talent; how do brokers choose which ones to bring to their attention?
Coronavirus will be catalyst for ‘monumental changes’ in U.S. workforce
For employers, the global outbreak marks a sea change for many industries long resistant to flexible work arrangements, forcing renewed debate on WFH policies and flextime for daycare.
Advisers should step up when it comes to employee healthcare education
“We need to build health plans that incentivize employees to make better healthcare choices based on quality,” Jim Blachek, CEO of Dynamic Benefit Solutions, says.
As coronavirus spreads, firms hit the brakes on adviser travel
From travel bans to working remotely, here is how firms including Wells Fargo, Edelman, RBC and others are preparing for a possible pandemic.
Advisers must break away from talking about health insurance
To convince employer clients and prospects of the merits of DPC, advisers must present it in a way that offers a solution to control the total cost of care.
Benefits Think Move over, tech. Banks must focus on their teams, values.
Banks are so caught up in the newest technology trends that they lose sight of the need to build a talented workforce and a purpose-driven organization.
Bob Contri
Deloitte
2020 Rising Stars in Advising
This year’s group of standout advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are tackling issues of wellness, healthcare and new benefit offerings.
Growing concerns of coronavirus should spur plans — not panic — in the workplace
Employers should outline policies about teleworking, travel and sick leave and monitor recommendations from the CDC and health officials.
What employers need to know to combat coronavirus
Establishing protocols before you face a public health emergency can mitigate stress and panic.
How to handle Medicare if clients are working at 65
“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.
Workplace fatalities are on the rise and older workers are most at risk
Those 55 and older were more likely than younger workers to die of lingering injuries days, weeks, months or even years after a workplace incident.
Benefits Think Are advisers ready for Gen Z?
Wealth management’s challenge will be innovating and adapting to technology to provide Gen Z with the convenience of a single platform that meets all its needs.
Ashley Longabaugh
Celent
Benefits Think Should I break up with my retirement adviser?
It could just be a five-to-seven year itch, but take this quiz to find out.
Jim Scheinberg
North Pier Search Consulting
Benefits Think My Plan B for retiring as an adviser
A succession plan is not only for retirement but in the event of premature death, serious illness or incapacity.
Carolyn McClanahan
Life Planning Partners
Embrace change or become ‘irrelevant’
A new generation of Rising Stars tackles wellness, increasing healthcare costs and new benefits offerings.
How to achieve diversification on the road to retirement
"Since no one has a crystal ball to predict what will happen, I advise saving money on both sides of the tax fence," an expert says.
Benefits pros on the move: Brightway, OneDigital, Paychex, BrightBenefits
Check out our latest roundup of industry moves.
‘This can be done. Go do it.’: XYPN hires 2, hits 56% women on leadership
The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.
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Ann Marsh
Benefits Think 3 ways to strengthen your company culture in 2020
A leader must understand that high performing teams with strong cultures are those that are highly aligned around the same core values.
Shane Jackson
Jackson Healthcare