Benefits Think Why benefit advisers need a business plan
Taking the time to think through and document your company’s game plan can pay big dividends
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Practice management
In review: 10 worst jobs of 2017
Low salaries and subpar industry growth forecasts had these careers ranking low this year in an annual list by CareerCast.
EBA’s 10 top rankings of 2017
Lists showing the top carriers and brokers across the country were amongst the most viewed.
Top EBA stories of 2017: Brokerages take bold action
Zenefits exiting the broker of record business, Alera Group bringing agencies together and health reform attempts were among the most viewed items.
West Monroe Partners develops HR robot to help with onboarding
Technology provider and consultancy firm uses the automation tool to significantly cut the time needed to set up employees.
Benefits Think Thanks to the ‘Glassdoor Effect,’ companies will never be the same
The question isn’t whether or not a company should be transparent, but rather, what actions it should take after information is made public, says Bersin’s David Mallon.
David Mallon
Bersin
Willis Towers Watson re-brands OneExchange, Acclaris business
The move represents an effort to place a broader focus on the business segment and introduce a consumer-facing name.
Top 10 blogs of 2017: Debating the merits and potential consequences of Trumpcare
Opinions on the outcome of health reform efforts, emerging technology and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.
Benefits Think Using artificial intelligence for talent acquisition
A look at seven AI applications, from video interviewing tools to screening and matching applications, that can help employers hire the right people.
Ben Eubanks
Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Benefits Think Using artificial intelligence for talent acquisition
A look at seven AI applications, from video interviewing tools to screening and matching applications, that can help employers hire the right people.
Ben Eubanks
Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Call for nominations: EBA Rising Stars in Advising 2018
Submit yourself or a fellow top-notch benefit adviser under age 35 to be considered for this award recognizing young leaders.
Benefits Think 4 ways to lead a brokerage through change
Evolving technology, increasing business acquisitions, shifting carrier relationships and more should have firms’ C-level executives prepared to navigate uncertainty.
Jessica Word
Word & Brown General Agency
How to make a better HR tech decision
Ben Eubanks, principal analyst at human resource research and consulting company Lighthouse Research & Advisory, offers advice on avoiding purchasing pitfalls.
Benefits Think 3 ways to help clients evaluate the effectiveness of their disability policies
Advisers should encourage and assist employers to assess their DI management process to determine if it is meeting employee needs.
Tom Foran
Standard Insurance Company
TouchCare pivots from telemedicine to healthcare concierge services
Driven by new CEO Rob LaHayne, the company is focused on health advocacy to bring lower costs to both employers and employees.
5 succession planning systems to watch
Deep Talent, PeopleQlik and Vibe HCM are among the companies offering applications that track employees and identify staff ready for promotion.
How to make a better HR tech decision
Ben Eubanks, principal analyst at human resource research and consulting company Lighthouse Research & Advisory, offers advice on avoiding purchasing pitfalls.
10 things vendors wish advisers knew about RFPs
Getting a request for proposal right the first time keeps brokers from scrambling to put together last-minute results for clients.
Benefits Think The role of companies in changing ‘me too’ to ‘not us’
Harassment can occur at any level in an organization – and not just by high value employees, and employers play a pivotal role creating a safe workplace.
Donna M. Glover
Baker Donelson
The simple fix that will improve voluntary benefit sales
Producers who change the way they frame the products will ‘see business skyrocket,’ says EBA’s 2017 Voluntary Adviser of the Year Eric Silverman. SILVERMAN: Stop calling it voluntary. I really don’t know where that came from, I didn’t create it. Voluntary, ancillary, sounds like a medicine. No wonder people have trouble selling ancillary, voluntary, “If […]
