Best Practices

How changes from stop-loss carriers are creating challenges for employers

Luciano Franco and Earl Rutter | February 17, 2020

As large claims become more prevalent, stop-loss carriers have tightened the reins on coverage.

Commentary

Two kinds of voluntary

Marty Traynor | February 17, 2020

We need to move beyond the perception that benefit communication programs are focused on enrollment.

Best Practices

Hiring in today's competitive job market

Pete Luciano | February 17, 2020

As the economy grows, the job market becomes more competitive. These tips can help agencies succeed in a candidate-driven world.

Commentary

4 key tips and considerations for advising military veterans in retirement

Garrett Sorensen | February 17, 2020

This can be a chance to give back and serve those that have served us for so long.

Analysis

Gender, age differences significantly impact employee well-being programs

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 14, 2020

Workplace wellness programs may be better off targeting those who suffer from greater levels of stress.

Let's talk taxes: disability insurance and taxation

Michelle J. Smith | February 14, 2020

I’m not a tax professional, but I do know that when it comes to employee benefits, surprises are rarely good. So let’s dig in.

Best Practices

Best practices for employee handbooks: A checklist for 2020’s annual updates

Michelle W. Johnson | February 14, 2020

No two company's handbooks will be the same, but, there are certain provisions that should be part of every employee handbook.

News

Will Trump use executive action to cut drug prices?

Josh Wingrove and Riley Griffin | February 14, 2020

Trump could force drug companies to accept lower payments from Medicare for treatments administered in doctors’ offices.

News

Sweetheart scammers on the rise, conning an average of $10k from victims

Marlene Satter | February 13, 2020

Beware online romancers who really love your retirement savings, not you.

Market Insights

Record number of millionaires in Fidelity 401(k) plans, IRAs

Nick Thornton | February 13, 2020

Average balances hit record highs, due not only to the bull market but plan design and better participant habits.