Why your clients are missing the mark with digital tools
Less than a quarter of companies are satisfied with tech solutions. Experts say one way they can get better results is to empower their employees.
Technology
New tech helps HR pros practice hiring and firing — in virtual reality
Talespin puts workers in the shoes of an HR manager who has to terminate an employee.
Fitbit expands offerings to new employers, health plans
The company expanded a partnership with Solera Health, and says Adobe and Domino’s Pizza are now offering its business devices to employees.
Why employers are missing the mark with digital tools
Less than a quarter of companies are satisfied with tech solutions. Experts say one way they can get better results is to empower their employees.
How News Corp. revamped its benefits communication
The media company created a public-facing website to promote its offerings, echoing a broader trend toward personalized engagement strategies.
New benefit gives employers access to ‘Fitness in a Box’
Espresa’s new package aims to make it easier for employers to provide diversified wellness benefits to employees.
Benefits Think Is artificial intelligence sexist and racist?
When tech tools rely on data that is inaccurate or biased, they can inadvertently discriminate against women or minorities.
Jonathan Michael Thomas
Foley & Lardner LLP
Instant pay proving to be sweet perk for Sprinkles Bakery
Nearly a quarter of the company’s employees have enrolled in DailyPay, which allows workers access to their earnings before payday.
Workday is aiming for $10 billion in annual revenue
Workday has persuaded big corporate clients like Bank of America and Amazon to use its software, but it's looking to get more companies to switch its cloud-based accounting tools as well.
Benefits Think AI is changing the HR profession. But it’s not replacing HR professionals
Though tech may automate some routine functions, it can’t replace key duties like interpersonal skills, creativity and complex problem-solving.
Scott Cawood
WorldatWork
10 key takeaways from Workplace Benefits Renaissance
EBA’s annual conference delved deep into hot benefit trends and technology.
How tech, AI can help cut healthcare costs
There’s a big “gap in strategy — or the lack thereof,” says Curtis Cannon of Axis Recovery. “A lot of brokers have a bolt-on mindset.”
Advisers need to get smarter about using benefits tech
Technology alone won’t drive business for brokers, but when used correctly, it can make a good addition.
Q&A: Whither healthcare in America?
No one knows what the future of healthcare will be, but these experts say it needs to be simpler.
Benefits Think 4 questions clients should ask before adding biometric screenings
Many benefits managers don’t get specific details about wellness biometric testing — leading to suboptimal results in the program.
Steve Goldberg
Quest Diagnostics
Benefits Think 4 questions to ask before adding biometric screenings
Many benefits managers don’t get specific details about wellness biometric testing — leading to suboptimal results in the program.
Steve Goldberg
Quest Diagnostics
The 11 top-paying digital jobs
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things skills join the ranks of the top paid jobs in technology.
LinkedIn’s job search feature gets smart
The career platform plans to upgrade its features to make it easier for HR and recruiters to find talent.
Big Health releases new mental wellness app
The company’s new technology, Daylight, seeks to help workers address stress and anxiety.
Overcoming cultural fears remains top challenge with AI adoption
To take full advantage of AI’s opportunities, employers must understand and overcome lingering doubts from their employees.