Mobile technology a must, benefit experts say
Benefits tech isn’t just about simplifying administration; it’s about engaging employees, said Strive Benefits’ Saravanan Chettiar during the Dig|Benefits conference this week in Austin.
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Tech innovator spotlight: Cynthia Loh
The general manager of Betterment for Business is responsible for the company’s turnkey 401(k) service that includes personalized investment advice for plan participants.
Benefits Think Why employers can’t afford to ignore mobile recruiting
Simplifying the application process is the first step in creating an engaging workplace culture, says Jobsoid’s Kelly Barcelos.
Kelly Barcelos
Jobsoid
Tech innovator spotlight: Isaac Oates
The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.
Tech innovator spotlight: Isaac Oates
The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.
Tech innovator spotlight: Dayne Williams
The CEO of PlanSource advances the use of benefits technology through the development of new tools, including a mobile benefits app for employees.
Tech innovator spotlight: Stuart Schulman
The principal at Buck Consultants/Xerox HR Consulting has developed a sophisticated modeling tool to help employers manage their pension risk.
Acclaris introduces HSA tracker with real-time data analytics
As CDHPs continue to gain in popularity, the company responds to growing requests from plan sponsors for timely benchmarking.
Tech innovator spotlight: Dayne Williams
The CEO of PlanSource advances the use of benefits technology through the development of new tools, including a mobile benefits app for employees.
Consumers ready to give insurers biometric data, for a price
Almost half of U.S. consumers are prepared to share biometric data with health insurers to receive discounts on premiums, according to a new wearables survey by Troubadour Research & Consulting.
Top benefit technology innovators
Part 2 of the inaugural Dig|Benefits Technology Innovator Awards, honoring employers, advisers, consultants and service providers.
Tech innovator spotlight: Stuart Schulman
The principal at Buck Consultants/Xerox HR Consulting has developed a sophisticated modeling tool to help employers manage their pension risk.
Tech innovator spotlight: Kristen Booth
The director of benefits at Lakeland Regional Health implemented a robust digital communications program using Jellyvision’s interactive software platform.
Benefits Think Trusting employees on social media increases buyer trust in the brokerage
If allowing advisers to post freely on LinkedIn and other sites is worrisome, firm owners need to reevaluate internal communication practices, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.
Wendy Keneipp
Q4intelligence
Acclaris introduces HSA tracker with real-time data analytics
The Willis Towers Watson company says it’s responding to a growing request for timely benchmarking as CDHPs gain popularity.
Tech innovator spotlight: Kristen Booth
The director of benefits at Lakeland Regional Health implemented a robust digital communications program using Jellyvision’s interactive software platform.
Tech innovator spotlight: Denise King
Medtronic’s senior benefits director relied on technology to provide benefits support for a growing number of employees after a recent company acquisition.
Tech innovator spotlight: Denise King
Medtronic’s senior benefits director relied on technology to provide benefits support for a growing number of employees after a recent company acquisition.
Tech innovator spotlight: Saravanan Chettiar
The founder of Strive Benefits is trying to change the small-business benefits landscape by empowering employees to take control of their healthcare.
Benefits Think Zenefits-style brokerages are just getting started
If employers can’t find solutions to their benefit challenges, they should look for new providers and technologies, says adviser Joe Markland.
Joe Markland
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