Innovator’s wellness app aims to improve employee nutrition
EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Jason Langheier looks to reshape the food landscape for workers by surfacing the healthiest options via mobile device.
Technology
Why brokers need to increase their LinkedIn presence
Evolving sales tactics are making an adviser’s ‘social selling index’ more important than ever, data show.
Knowledge-focused adviser grows book of business more than 35% year over year
EBA Rising Star Daniel Hostetler meets rising client expectations by overcoming the challenges of youth through the power of information.
HR ‘behind the curve’ in addressing strategic issues
The majority of benefits execs say they’re too busy to handle talent skills and embrace new technologies.
HR ‘behind the curve’ in addressing strategic issues
The majority of benefits execs say they’re too busy to handle talent skills and embrace new technologies.
Social media: Benefits friend or foe?
Messaging can recruit, motivate and encourage healthy behaviors, but it also can compromise credibility, fuel addiction and unleash harassment.
Knowledge-focused adviser grows book of business more than 35% year over year
EBA Rising Star Daniel Hostetler meets rising client expectations by overcoming the challenges of youth through the power of information.
How Google brought an adviser and her mentor together
Feeling dissatisfied with the insurance industry, EBA Rising Star Colleen Blum connected with a broker who recognized her tenacity.
Benefits Think Tech solutions that inspire
I’ve never been a big tech-head, but talking to EBN’s Benefits Technology Innovators changed my attitude.
Kathryn Mayer
Employee Benefit News
The broker who aims to disrupt the status quo
Craft Hayes looks to help small business adopt HSAs and new technology.
Benefits Think Why HR leaders need to ‘walk the walk’ before adopting health apps
Prior to rolling out health technologies to employees, benefits executives should try products to test effectiveness and ensure that they integrate with wellness initiatives.
Steve Blumenfield
Willis Towers Watson
Adviser builds custom benefit platforms for employers
Tom Avery couldn't find a technology product to meet his clients' enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.
How Google brought an adviser and her mentor together
Feeling dissatisfied with the insurance industry, EBA Rising Star Colleen Blum connected with a broker who recognized her tenacity.
Benefits Think Beware the pitfalls of online benefit platforms
Technology is key to helping employers manage a changing workforce and increased regulations — but drawbacks, including integrations and billing, also exist.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Benefits Think Why HR leaders need to ‘walk the walk’ before adopting health apps
Prior to rolling out health technologies to employees, benefits executives should try products to test effectiveness and ensure that they integrate with wellness initiatives.
Steve Blumenfield
Willis Towers Watson
How online counseling is reshaping company wellness plans
Thanks to apps that promote confidentiality, employees can log in to discuss their emotional challenges with mental health professionals.
Benefits Think Beware the pitfalls of online benefits platforms
Technology is key to helping employers manage a changing workforce and increased regulations, but drawbacks, including integrations and billing, also exist.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Cognitive health systems provide custom analysis for employees
As data expands and analytical solutions evolve, employers are looking at using augmented intelligence solutions, such as IBM Health’s Watson, to provided catered health treatments for workers.
Millennials drive the push for data transparency
Younger workers may be the main audience for medical cost comparison services but one provider has not forgotten older employees.
A lean brokerage focuses on smaller clients
Leading a firm of four with a dozen sub-contractors, Jason Seltzer of J. Seltzer Associates is selective in developing his customer base.
