In recent years, many industries have undergone a rapid digital transformation as consumers have demanded access to the latest technologies. The pandemic…
Employees with a clear understanding of their benefits will use their insurance for preventative care or when they first fall ill, instead of waiting until they're in the ER.
Whether you're working with millennial benefits professionals directly or with other generations, a big concern on everyone's mind these days is attracting and retaining millennials.
For the benefits and HR industry, more reliance on technology, equals more reliance on brokers to help employers make their way in an ever more complex world.
In early 2016, the American Telemedicine Association reported there were 1 million virtual doctor visits in 2015. The Association projected the number would grow by 20 percent in 2016.
The role of the broker has changed from simply providing product offerings for employee benefits to assisting employers with their HR objectives which includes avoiding employee burnout. Heres how brokers can help ensure their clients have a PTO policy thats up-to-date and right for their business.
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