MetLife, IBM to launch end-to-end benefits tech product
The IBM Insurance Platform aims to disrupt the small-group market through cognitive computing, improved data analytics, enhanced security and more.
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Benefits Think WFM advances are changing the way companies manage mobile workers
The addition of analytics allows organizations to better plan and manage the time of staffers who take to the road.
Dr. Thomas Fritz
Oliver Wyman's energy practice
How Google Hire helps employers better manage recruitment process
The company’s recently released applicant-tracking system is helping Brad’s Deals and other employers find, place workers.
Greenhouse Software uses robo 401(k) to boost retirement plan enrollment rates
In one year, Betterment for Business has helped the company increase plan participation by more than 60%.
Health systems turn to predictive technology to improve retention rates
Adventist HealthCare, Regional One see turnover rates decrease with Arena recruiting and talent acquisition technologies.
Esurance vet hopes to shake up worker’s comp with digital
Pie Insurance, a worker's compensation coverage startup with entirely digital distribution, will launch next year, says CEO John Swigart.
6 unconventional questions to ask when choosing a benefits tech provider
Typical RFPs focus on capabilities, but not the company’s processes and people.
Benefitfocus launches initiative to help advisers with client technology implementations
Preferred Partner Program and Broker Advisory Council deliver customized tools and reduced rates while providing opportunity for plan feedback.
EBN launches Dig|HR, an information resource for digital HR leaders
New offering has one simple goal: to give human resource execs and innovators a look over the horizon.
Benefits Think WFM advances are changing the way companies manage mobile workers
The addition of analytics allows organizations to better plan and manage the time of staffers who take to the road.
Dr. Thomas Fritz
Oliver Wyman's energy practice
Benefits Think The two biggest mistakes HR makes when selecting HCM tech
Many human resource execs underestimate the potential ROI and the difference between vendors, but Nucleus Research’s Brent Skinner says the missteps are avoidable.
Brent Skinner
Nucleus Research
PwC’s Staley on this year’s biggest HR tech surprises
PricewaterhouseCoopers expert discusses the key findings from the research and consulting firm’s latest human resources survey.
People analytics give employers new tool to track, predict worker performance
Electronic Arts, eBay and Google are among the early adopters of a technology many believe will revolutionize the way companies monitor staff.
10 digital HR startups to watch
BetterUp, Shiftgig and TINYpulse are some of the hot tech innovators that are shaking up the industry.
Benefits Think The race for top talent drives the next generation of voluntary benefits
As base health plans become more generic, having unique and tailored products will become a key differentiator for recruitment and retention.
Alex Ward
Hodges Mace
Alight Solutions looking for white label, brokerage partners
The Aon spinoff has ‘started a number of discussions in the marketplace’ with the country’s largest firms, CEO Chris Michalak says.
Increased employee mobility a driver for higher productivity
In order to engage and boost talent, employers should look at newer technologies and be more flexible in an increasingly digital world, experts say.
Increased employee mobility a driver for higher productivity
In order to engage and boost talent, employers should look at newer technologies and be more flexible in an increasingly digital world, experts say.
Businessolver launches Sofia, an AI-enabled personal benefits assistant
Employees will be able to ask their personal benefits questions in any way they choose and in real time.
Benefits Think The risks of using paper during benefits election season
Employers on the fence about making the switch to electronic processing report four key areas of frustration.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal