Benefits Think

Although a recent study found the programs to be lackluster in transforming employee health outcomes at BJ’s Wholesale Club, it’s missing some key areas of analysis.

Consolidating retirement accounts using auto-portability can protect data.

If signed into law, it will become an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to require a job applicant to submit to marijuana testing as a condition of employment.

An Aflac executive shares tips for helping clients develop benefit packages workers will love.

Education is key to helping employees understand their healthcare.

While machines can and will magnify our thinking and apply it to data faster and more accurately than we can, they still can’t think for us.

Advisers can play a key role in making sure clients stay compliant with IRS regulations for HRAs and FSAs.

With automation on the rise, now is the time for HR professionals to make sure their workforce is trained and ready for what’s next on the job.

Employer clients should consider adopting voluntary benefits — such as automated savings programs and employee purchase programs — to help employees better manage expenses.

While healthcare admin costs are fixed, claims costs are variable. And with careful management, you can reduce this second bucket by 15% or more.