Don’t blame the AI algorithm for biases
Employer preferences must be accounted for when using job candidate assessment support systems, says HireVue’s Nathan Mondragon.
Practice management
U.S. jobless claims slump on return of New York school workers
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level since 1969.
Benefits Think Trump’s DOL issues first opinion letters
Absent for nearly a decade, these first two opinion letters address payments under the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act and FMLA.
Leonard Feigel
Foley & Lardner
HCM platform provider Ceridian draws nods from advisers
The vendor’s Dayforce timekeeping features are said to be well suited to clients with an hourly workforce.
AI tool identifies employees eyeing the exit
Visier People provides HR managers data that can help them keep valued workers from leaving for the competition.
Brokers can cut clients’ transition time to self-funded plans in half
Employers who are considering the switch without talking to an adviser languish over the decision up to 24 months, while those working with a professional complete the process within a year.
Leveraging benefits programs to grow employers’ EBITDA
Adviser Kimberly Eckelbarger shows clients how to increase earnings by right-sizing their health plans.
Bringing a P&C mentality to healthcare benefits
Keystone Insurers’ Billy Bridwell helps clients think differently about their benefits programs.
Robust agency M&A activity reported for Q1
At least 51 employee benefit firms were acquired by other businesses during 2018’s first quarter.
U.S. jobless claims at three-week low amid tight labor market
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell to a three-week low, continuing a trend that indicates a tight labor market.
Embracing diversity to reach new retirement plan clients
In a diverse America, plan administrators and sponsors need to attract, retain and develop new talent outside the box.
Adviser delivers healthcare answers to Seattle’s tech start-ups
The 32-year-old vice president of the technology practice at Parker, Smith and Feek motivates employees to seek high quality providers for affordable procedures.
Lobbying for public sector benefits
HUB International adviser Melissa Koontz works to oppose legislation that undermines her Washington state school district clients.
Bringing a fresh set of eyes to the benefits industry
Rising Star in Advising Rachel Miner has been in the field for just over three years, fixed on improving transparency and health costs for her clients.
This Rising Star’s business model? Benefits for vets
GCG Financial’s Cory Friedman is building his book by delivering a uniform set of health programs to animal hospitals and dental practices nationwide.
4 digital HR trends shaping the workforce
Automation and AI-enabled tools are among the tech trends human resources professionals need to know about, says Oracle’s Emily He.
Benefits Think The importance of ‘style’ when selecting an investment manager
Advisers and plan sponsors should include this important tool in their analytical toolbox.
Jess DeGabriele
LHD Retirement
Cisco adds AI tools, cheaper devices to WebEx chat offerings
The tech firm says it plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence in its online collaboration and video-conference products to make meetings more useful and efficient.
Starbucks to temporarily shut cafes for bias training
The coffee chain plans to shut its more than 8,000 company-owned stores during the afternoon of May 29.
Dads say they deserve parental leave, even if they don’t take it
A vast majority of men don’t take more than a week off, and they’re less likely to take time for a second child.
