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Less is more when designing a 401(k) plan

Less is more when designing a 401(k) plan

With the goal of improved participant outcomes, a simplified approach using straightforward language could be more attractive to employees.

White Paper Exposing the top 5 myths about outsourcing benefits administration

Don’t be misled by common myths regarding outsourcing your benefits administration.If you are deciding whether to outsource your benefits administration, read this free eBook from Empyrean. It will help you understand several misconceptions, sort out fact from fiction, and make a much more informed decision.

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Benefit administration systems May 12, 2016
Views Are American workplaces going to the dogs?

Before formalizing a pet-friendly workplace policy, HR leaders need to consider the pros and cons that go along with it.

Workforce management Ann D. Clark August 22
Research Report Employers’ struggle to set goals hurts open enrollment readiness

This month’s OERB finds trouble spots in essential preparation activities clouding progress on benefit plan design and other areas.

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Open Enrollment Readiness Benchmark Harry Terris August 21
Transferring IRA money to a health savings account

The amount that can be transferred is equivalent to the HSA's annual contribution limit, which is $3,400 for singles and $6,750 for couples.

Retirement scan Editorial Staff August 22

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Why making changes to your agency may be a terrible idea

Wendy Keneipp
Partner
Q4intelligence

Advisers must weigh the pros and cons and ask themselves: How badly do I want this?

Practice management August 22
Computer models say that diversity helps companies

Justin Fox
Columnist
Bloomberg View

Differing groups of problem solvers — groups of people with distinct tools — consistently outperformed groups of the best and the brightest, Bloomberg View Columnist Justin Fox found in his research.

Diversity and equality August 21
Is it time for onsite behavioral health clinics?

Tom Greene
Executive Vice President
Alliant Employee Benefits

There are a myriad of reasons, such as increased utilization, why this approach could reap more benefits than the typical telephonic EAP.

On-site health clinic August 21

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Views Why making changes to your agency may be a terrible idea

Wendy Keneipp
Partner Q4intelligence

Advisers must weigh the pros and cons and ask themselves: How badly do I want this?

Practice management August 22

Practice management August 22
Communication strategies refined as open enrollment season looms

IT plays a major role, but advisers should first help HR develop an employee engagement goal, then use proper tools to achieve it.

Enrollment systems Richard Stolz August 22

Enrollment systems Richard Stolz August 22
Video Tips for starting a wellness program

Industry experts provide strategies to help you develop a wellness program for employees.

Employee benefits January 21, 2016

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The ‘right side’ of client retention

HR software firm Paycor executive Dan Mayton shares why advisers must take advantage of strategic vendor relations to utilize data that will enhance employee communications and maintain business.

Workforce management Amanda Eisenberg August 22

Workforce management Amanda Eisenberg August 22
Why Mercer re-positioned its private exchange

The brokerage has shifted to a year-round experience, with future product enhancements to focus on personalization and mobile capabilities.

Private benefit exchanges Brian M. Kalish August 21

Private benefit exchanges Brian M. Kalish August 21
Older workers want to retire later — but employers aren’t helping them do so

Companies need to do a better job of offering opportunities, such as flexible work arrangements, to employees who want to stay on the job longer.

Retirement income Paula Aven Gladych August 21

Retirement income Paula Aven Gladych August 21

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Data & Research

EBA selects 2017 Advisers of the Year

The retirement, technology, voluntary, wellness and overall winners are taking charge of the future of benefits.

5 benefits employers must offer to attract millennials

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

7 up-and-coming trends in HR tech

As employers look to brokers for help, it is key to know what is changing in this space.

Resources

Web Seminar Breaking the language barrier: 3 steps to improving employees’ health literacy

There is a national epidemic currently plaguing more than 80% of Americans: healthcare illiteracy.

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Web Seminar Open Enrollment is coming: Are your clients ready?

Open enrollment season is coming fast

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Health insurance enrollment
Web Seminar Annual enrollment boot camp: Quick-hit strategies to boost your ‘benefitness’

As we roll full-speed ahead into Labor Day and the official start to fall, that can only mean one thing (no, not pumpkin spice season): the start to Annual Enrollment.

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Enrollment
White Paper Strategies in shaping brokers’ transformation from Sales Rep to Strategic Advisor

Attn. brokers: employers need help controlling health care costs. Learn to guide them & emerge as strategic consultants.

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Healthcare benefits August 16

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