Insurance marketplace puts the ‘Gravie’ on top of health benefits
An update on the health insurance marketplace aims to ease the burden of enrollment for small businesses.
Technology
Limeade deal highlights renewed chase for new technology to connect remote workers
To retain talent in an aggressive job market, companies have to engage and connect with their employees, especially those working in other regions.
HackerRank launches tool to measure tech talent during the hiring process
The company’s new Tech Talent Matrix allows employers to see how their developers’ coding skills stack up against competitors.
Transforming company culture: 7 ways HR can utilize video technology
Audio-visual capabilities can help employers better train, develop and engage employees. One expert shares real-life scenarios where this simple tech could make a world of difference.
Limeade deal highlights renewed chase for new technology to connect remote workers
To retain talent in an aggressive job market, companies have to engage and connect with their employees, especially those working in other regions.
Benefits Think Why all-in-one HCM solutions are not the great panacea
Current single human capital management systems fail to offer a better employee experience or ease of administration for employers. But there’s a better solution.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
Nonprofit bolsters employer financial wellness program with credit builder app
The new tool aims to help struggling employees establish credit while building an emergency savings fund.
Walmart’s advance payday app partnership shows ‘stunning growth’
The retailer’s benefits director says about 20% of its workers are using Even, which allows employees to receive wages before their next pay period.
Alexa, the benefits broker. How advisers can survive the rise of AI
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are entering the benefits space, but they might not be the solution for a better member experience.
How Buck is helping employers dig deep into benefits data
The HR consulting firm has a new owner and a mandate to deploy its data analysis tools to better help companies.
Benefits Think Why all-in-one HCM solutions are not the great panacea
Current single human capital management systems fail to offer a better employee experience or ease of administration for employers. But there’s a better solution.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
Alexa, the benefits broker. How advisers can survive the rise of AI
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are entering the benefits space, but they might not be the solution for a better member experience.
Employers overlook a key ally in preventing cyberattacks: HR departments
As the number of incidents rise, human resource managers can play a major role in helping prevent a breach.
Apple, Salesforce join forces to boost mobile business apps
Apple Inc. and Salesforce.com Inc. announced a partnership that aims to increase the number of mobile applications for businesses available on iPhones and iPads.
Employers overlook a key ally in preventing cyberattacks: HR departments
As the number of incidents rise, human resource managers can play a major role in helping prevent a breach.
Technology Adviser of the Year Q&A: Bret Brummitt of A.G. Insurance Agencies
EBA’s Technology Adviser of the Year reveals what he looks for in a possible merger, why new advisers need to ask questions and how learning about unintended consequences has been a powerful journey.
Harvard Pilgrim adds mental health telehealth offering
Fully insured members of the New England insurer now have access to the cognitive behavioral therapy service.
Cigna, Omada Health expand diabetes prevention program
The program provides ongoing digital support to prevent the onset of the chronic condition.
In the hiring process, artificial intelligence only goes so far
While technology is becoming more popular in the recruiting process, leaders still prefer human interaction during key aspects of the hiring process.
5 performance management software platforms to know
Ascentis, Engagedly and Incentco are among the software packages helping HR track, monitor and improve their workforces.