Employee Benefit News November 2016

Hot new offerings such as wedding payments and professional development opportunities are helping employers like JPMorgan Chase to attract and retain top talent.

Employers often have better ways to thank workers and increase engagement, a new study finds.

Changing health plans, Carolinas HealthCare System had to ramp up its employee outreach.

At the top benefit firms experiencing the most gains in the large-group market, such as Aon, growth strategy boils down to one asset: their employees.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.

It’s no secret that new trends are continuing to shape the industry, while new technologies are changing how benefits professionals do their job.

Employees who aren’t getting enough shut-eye are at risk of health problems, reduced productivity, errors and accidents. And it’s time employers address the growing problem, medical expert Mary Jane Osmick says.

As the cost for weight-related disorders climbs, targeted, personalized programs lead to solid results, new research finds.

Combining voluntary with major medical offerings in today’s self-service technology environment allows brokers to improve participation.

MetLife’s Roberta Rafaloff discusses the potential that annuities hold for employees’ retirement plans.

The city of Lenexa, Kan., launched Ramsey Solutions’ SmartDollar program for its employees as the newest addition to its list of progressive well-being initiatives.