Professional development

If you don’t want to lose your top talent, here’s what you need to offer them.

Companies are expanding their recognition programs with low or no-cost acknowledgements.

Linking raises and bonuses to goals and objectives has become less effective with today’s workforce. Providing frequent feedback and opportunities for growth will do far more to motivate employees.

Linking raises and bonuses to goals and objectives has become less effective with today’s workforce. Providing frequent feedback and opportunities for growth will do far more to motivate your employees.

Mobility data is vital for employers to collect and analyze. But many aren’t prioritizing it, says EY’s Leslie Fiorentino.

Global accounting firm Crowe Horwath’s chief people officer, Julie Wood, says the move is a benefit to employees, many of whom prefer less structured, more frequent interactions with their managers.

GE's benefits and compensation overhaul takes a look at how Silicon Valley cultivates its workforce.

Workers who feel valued are more likely to stay with the company, saving employers on recruitment and even compensation costs, says Impraise’s Andrea Hak.

Employees at the health insurer who take advantage of the company’s education benefits tend to stay and grow with the company, finds a new study.

Build-A-Bear’s CEO Sharon Price John addresses the 2016 Great Place to Work conference in San Diego, speaking on the importance of trust in the workplace.

Clients are projected to increase their education, training and other activities to keep and grow their workforces, creating opportunities for advisers.

Education and training efforts are poised for significant growth this year as organizations recognize the value of alternative rewards to keep and grow their workforces.

Benefit agencies often thrive by hiring more salespeople, but this can undercut the firm’s long-term viability, says adviser Eric Silverman.

When hiring a benefits broker or adviser, check if they’ve completed programs such as the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist offered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Professional certifications help make it clear to clients that you know what you are talking about.

Advisers can work with clients to boost company loyalty with programs that teach female workers about health and retirement plans.

Despite pay equity issues, programs focused on teaching female workers about health and retirement plans boost company loyalty and workplace diversity.