Best Practices

Environmental, social and governance investing is likely to remain a hot topic under different administrations, so what's a benefits professional to do? Remain nimble in complying with rules that are likely to continue to evolve.

Even when you give them your best effort, you'll still lose clients; however, it should never be because you performed to any standard less than your best.

Some companies – Google, IBM, Wells Fargo – also join the growing list of other cities and states that have adopted various wage laws in a bid to close the gender and racial wage gaps.

While businesses confront ways to offer reproductive health care (including abortion), one thing seems clear: The vast majority of employees under the age of 40 want to work for a company that supports access to abortion.

Employees have various preferred ways of being contacted, and that a multi-faceted campaign should be conducted to most effectively communicate and educate about benefit choices.

It's not only offering beneficial accounts but also educating employees based on their needs at open enrollment that will help them stay engaged in their benefits and in your company.

Benefits, flexibility, and company culture are all vital to attract top talent and keep it long term.

Education and decision-support tools can also boost your bottom line.