A different take on taxes for employees planning to retire early
“They’re looking at their future and saying, ‘If I pay taxes today, I could potentially have more tomorrow,’ ” one expert says.
Practice management
Benefits Think 6 strategies for clients looking to source new recruitment technology
While AI can make recruiting easier, HR managers should be aware of some of the legal pitfalls.
Nathaniel Glasser
Epstein Becker Green
Compensation, culture are key considerations for brokers looking to buy
“As the acquirer you want to pay as little as possible. If you’re looking to sell your business you need to be more informed as a seller,” says one expert.
Benefits Think The rise of employee activism: Lessons from the Wayfair walkout
To be part of the solution, clients must balance their traditional corporate values with the more human values of their employees.
Andy Hames
People First
Benefits Think 6 strategies for employers looking to source new recruitment technology
While AI can make recruiting easier, HR managers should be aware of some of the legal pitfalls.
Nathaniel Glasser
Epstein Becker Green
While HR tech utilization trends upward, cohesiveness remains a challenge
Despite a lack of integration, HR teams are increasingly relying on technology to reduce administrative burden.
Benefit aims to help employees’ daughters get an edge for college
The program helps workers’ children develop entrepreneurial skills and prepare for careers in business.
Forget everything you think you know about millennial employees
This generation has a different understanding of workplace loyalty.
Benefits Think The rise of employee activism: Lessons from the Wayfair walkout
To be part of the solution, businesses must balance their traditional corporate values with the more human values of their employees.
Andy Hames
People First
EBA’s Top Women in Benefit Advising
In a largely male-dominated profession, these leaders stand out for both professional and personal reasons.
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.
