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A new study by Harris Interactive and reported in Reuters Monday lamented the fact that too many people make benefits decisions that just dont benefit them.

Effective communications must begin with a rethinking of what peoplenot employeesread, what they gravitate to, and what engages and motivates them.

Most American workers (76 percent) who make decisions about benefits coverage during open enrollment admit to making mistakes about their decisions, a new report reveals.

Earlier this year, a supercomputer named Watson gained notice when he competed against Jeopardy! superstars Ken Jennings and Brad Rutterand won. Now, Watsons smarts have landed him a job in health care.

During the upcoming enrollment period, employers will still experience cost shifts to employees, consolidate plan choices, emphasize account-based plans and require more on employees if they are to receive incentives, according to a survey by Towers Watson.

Employees enjoying a flexible work schedule will also bring some enjoyment to their employerstheyll work longer hours and be more productive.

Thinking of ways to make the open enrollment process easier and more effective may keep HR managers awake at night.

The federal health reform laws limits on commissions have left insurance brokers scrambling to protect their incomes. Increasingly, more brokers are turning to software to safeguard revenue streams and generate new business.