BenefitsPRO Magazine-June 2020
Letter from the Editor
Our industry is full of heartening stories these days as benefits professionals, their families and their coworkers find ways to help and lead.
Columnists
Because of their focus on sales, too many agency owners/leaders tend to ignore problems when they arise.
Across all generations, financial wellness benefits are now more important than ever.
Despite challenges in the near-term, there appears to be a potential upside for voluntary benefits.
Features
Uncertainty is a mainstay of modern business. While we may not be able to predict the future, we can prepare for it. For CEOs and other business leaders,…
Face of Change
Chelsea Whalley is an employee benefits consultant, COO and partner at J Donovan Financial.
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