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EBA is now accepting nominations through June 2 for its annual Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising awards.

Consultants need to lead the charge to have employees ready for retirement by understanding an employer’s mission and using technology to create customized programs, consultant Alex Assaley says.

The ripple effect from individual market changes proposed under the GOP’s health reform bill will have workplace repercussions, says Willis Towers Watson’s Julia Stone.

The projected number of Americans covered, premium increases and overall costs will all have an impact on workplace-provided healthcare, says Arthur Tacchino.

There are three key components to this type of thinking, says Nelson Griswold: innovation, investment and implementation.

A robust value proposition can engage and bring in new employees.

Too many insurance companies are focused on bringing in business with “low ball” rates and working with advisers who comply with that tactic.

Industry group hoped for more time to makes sense of ‘murkiness’ before June 9 implementation date.

Employees experience lower stress, better work-life balance, company loyalty and more, research shows.

The ripple effect from individual market changes proposed under the GOP’s health reform bill will have workplace repercussions, says Willis Towers Watson’s Julia Stone.

Cross-platform communication capabilities are shaped by carrier limitations, says BerniePortal’s Alex Tolbert.

Adviser David Hatter (center) turned a desire to improve peoples’ financial security into a successful business that puts his employees first so that they can take care of clients.

Not every employer is poised to adopt the latest innovation but identifying early adopters could help seal the deal, urges Veer Gidwaney.

How do brokers position themselves as strategic partners? Talent ‘activation’ is the key, says ADP VP of Broker Strategy, Bruce Whittredge.

Doing so is one of the most important initiatives a brokerage can undertake, says Jack Kwicien.

By understand how today’s clients consume information, firms can develop and present messaging that will resonate with employers.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the top grossing brokerages across the United States.

Plan sponsors should review progress toward initial retirement goals and assess their strategies for improvement, says John Ludwig.

A recent investigation by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs should have companies evaluating current hiring practices with regard to compensation.

When formulating an investment strategy, plan sponsors must take into account their responsibilities.