Practice management

Companies often fail to implement the unique FICA tax rules applied to NQDC plans and this can create confusion.

“I’m always looking at cutting down pharmacy costs,” says Rising Star Jessica McCool. “It’s becoming a bigger piece of the pie for benefit plans.”

In the wake of the CVS-Aetna merger, Cigna-Express Scripts partnership and other deals, a new future is emerging in the benefits world.

Five police officers filed complaints alleging their employer violated their right to pump breast milk on the job. The suit highlights why companies need to be up to date on employment laws.

More clients are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

Meredith Colbert, one of EBA’s 2019 Rising Stars in Advising, uses her own experience to bolster young advisers at her firm.

A new class of advisers brings fresh perspectives on healthcare savings and benefits.

How Megan Runci, a senior consultant at Hodges-Mace, found a way to reinvigorate her work.

Retirees often underestimate the cost of the second-largest expense for people 65 and older.

The U.S. workforce lacks access to talent with hard skills. To remedy this, the world’s largest HR association is calling for greater attention to overseas workers and the skills gap.

Rising Star Ben Conner says family values build the foundation of how he approaches doing business with clients.

Two efficiency experts suggest six handy digital tools that target critical areas to eliminate wasted time and unlock potential.

If you can help your clients create a unique benefit for themselves and their employees, they will be able to engage top talent and continue to profit.

Employers favoring arbitration and wishing to soften the time and expense of litigation should consider adding delegation clauses in employment agreements.

Arrow Benefits Group creates BenefitsTV for YouTube and Instagram as conduit for quick and easy messaging.

Ed Ligondé, one of our 20 Rising Stars of 2019, used his own medical condition as inspiration to learn about healthcare — and improve employee benefits education along the way.

Many jobs in the booming sectors have high education requirements, even for entry-level positions.

Employers are making new hires in the insurance, brokerage and technology spaces.

Workplace flexibility, technology, wellness and more should be top of mind as human resource managers look to better engage employees.

These young standout advisers see a changing workforce sparking new benefits for gig workers, student loan debt relief and better engagement tactics from employers. Ranging in age from 26 to 35, they represent the next generation ready to make their mark on an evolving industry.