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Top 10 communities for the highest well-being

Improving upon well-being is vital to a population’s overall health and economy, and for employers. Well-being can also be a predictor of business outcomes, essentially affecting a company’s economic potential. Recent data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index analyzes 100 communities across the country, and based on five elements that contribute to the notion of well-being — purpose, social, financial, community and physical — have ranked from best to worst for overall well-being. Here are the 10 communities with the highest well-being scores:

6 Key mistakes that can sabotage IT security

Maintaining data security and complying with HIPAA are major responsibilities for a all those involved in health care. FireHost details a proactive approach to securing protected health information. The data security vendor shares six mistakes once could make that can sabotage IT security.

How NAHU’s 2014 initiatives paid off

The National Association of Health Underwriters represents more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers, general agents, consultants and benefit professionals through more than 200 chapters across America. And that means a lot of Capitol Hill meetings, country wide travel and political fundraising. NAHU breaks down how the organization spent its time and invested its funds in 2014.

The 3 most popular SHOP plans in each state

Using data from Healthcare.gov, the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provide the three largest small-group insurance products (ranked by enrollment) for each state. CCIIO and CMS released the data April 8 (for enrollments as of March 31, 2014) to "facilitate states’ selection of the benchmark plans that will serve as the reference plan for the essential health benefits," as required under the Affordable Care Act.

Why young advisers are overwhelmingly satisfied with their jobs

Employee benefits may be known as an aging industry, but the younger advisers who are entering the business are overwhelmingly satisfied with their career choice. Statistics from LIMRA's Young Advisor Series, which surveyed financial professionals ages 40 and younger, show what makes for such a positive attitude.

Hillary 2016: 6 key stances on health care

On Sunday Hillary Clinton announced she will seek the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. No stranger to the political arena, the 2016 presidential candidate has had a long history with health care reform and recently championed the Affordable Care Act. Here’s a history of some of her thoughts on health care:

8 things to know about Apple Watch

The Apple Watch, Apple’s entry into the smartwatch market, is now on display in Apple Stories — and online preorders started Friday. The device will be officially on sale April 24. Here are eight things to know about the watch, which will start at $349.

8 signs your workplace culture needs a reboot

Wellness programs are a standard offering at many companies but if your workplace culture is bad, all those step challenges and healthy eating campaigns aren’t going to do your employees much good. Here are eight red flags that indicate your workplace culture might need some work.

10 things employers think make a great broker

Employers want to make sure they’ve selected the right broker for evaluating, expanding and maintaining their benefit programs, particularly voluntary. There are 10 common criteria employers look for when trying to find the broker partner, Craig T. Dandrow, executive vice president and senior consultant at Boston-based Hays Companies, has found.

It’s National Employee Benefits Day — celebrate

Today, April 2, is National Employee Benefits Day. This year, the focus is on Wellness 2.0 — the movement to expand employer wellness programs to encompass all areas of total well-being: body, mind, wallet, community and work. The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans encourages those in the industry to celebrate by examining ways to increase overall health.

U.S. companies with the most generous 401(k) plans

Retirement has been a hot topic for benefits professionals, and remaining competitive is key to keeping the best and brightest talent in the workforce. The following companies, according to BrightScope, provide their employees some of the best 401(k) options around, with a rating algorithm calculating a single numerical value for each 401(k) plan. The data points examined cover broad categories such as total plan cost, company generosity and investment menu quality.

Scam alert: 12 types of fraud to watch for

Fraud can occur in a myriad ways, from email scams to ID theft to manipulation of investment valuations. See a dozen common frauds — and ways advisers can help prevent them.

5 reasons companies are hesitant to move to a private exchange

Despite predictions by consultancies of more than 18 million active enrollees in private exchanges by 2018, many large employers are hesitant to make the jump. Here are the five reasons that employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health, whose 80 members have more than 1.5 million employees nationwide, say are preventing them from changing.

Top LTD carriers in the large-group market

The top 10 large-group long-term disability insurance carriers in the U.S., as presented by EBA, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on premiums as of Dec. 31, 2014.

Top STD carriers in the large-group market

The top 10 large-group short-term disability insurance carriers in the U.S., as presented by EBA, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on premiums as of Dec. 31, 2014.

Top 10 states with EEOC charges in 2014

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is charged with enforcing six federal laws including, the Equal Pay Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. While the scope of six laws may seem small, the number of EEOC charges in 2014 came in at just under 89,000. And when it comes to certain states, EEOC charges are through the roof. According to EEOC data, the following states top the charts for the most number of EEOC charges last year.

5 best practices for retirement plan fiduciaries

The current legal and regulatory environment makes it more important than ever that employers and their benefit advisers understand the role of a retirement plan fiduciary and stay abreast of the latest developments and guidance. When considering what plan sponsors can do to most effectively satisfy their fiduciary duties, Dave Burns, a senior ERISA consultant and manager in Vanguard Strategic Retirement Consulting, says these five best practices rise to the top of the list.

A look at 5 years of the ACA

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Here’s a look at some of the highlights over the years and what can be expected in the future, as compiled by Patricia Moran, counsel in the employment, labor and benefits section of Boston law group Mintz Levin.

5 reasons your job postings aren’t working

The long-standing tradition of job boards, or the “post and pray” strategy, has always been a source of anxiety for employers looking to fill positions. While job boards can provide amazing leads on new candidates, times have changed. The experts at Glassdoor know today’s job boards are more about posting with a purpose, letting you run targeted job campaigns and influence candidates who may be unaware of your employer brand.

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