Voluntary Benefits: The Upside of Giving Employees a Choice

August 1, 2017

Many employers rely on a robust benefit package to attract and retain employees. The challenge is determining which benefits will appeal to a diverse employee base. The best solution for many... Read more »

A New Trend: Runners Get Discounts on Life Insurance

August 1, 2017

Perhaps you’ve seen the ad on Facebook or elsewhere, noting runners have a “35 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality” and may be eligible for life insurance discounts. In light of... Read more »

It’s the Law: Benefits You Must Provide Employees

August 1, 2017

Employers have a lot of options for increasing the appeal of their benefits plans. But there are also certain minimums to comply with — benefits required by law. Here is a list of benefits... Read more »

Bill Would ‘Alter the Legal Landscape’ for Workplace Wellness Programs

June 28, 2017

A bill that members of Congress are considering would substantially change federal rules governing workplace wellness programs, lifting limits on the inducements that can be used to persuade workers... Read more »

Service Animals, Assistance Animals, Therapy Animals—What’s the Law?

June 28, 2017

Guide dogs and service dogs have helped individuals with disabilities navigate life for decades. Now you also see assistance animals, therapy animals and emotional support animals. What’s the... Read more »

How Employers Can Curb a ‘Hidden Workplace Epidemic,’ Save Money and Boost Productivity

June 28, 2017

Every day, 60 people die from opioid pain medications in America. That’s 22,000 people every year. Opioids are being overprescribed and they’re now the #1 cause of unintentional death in the... Read more »

Millennials Driving Growth of Health Savings Accounts

June 28, 2017

As more employers offer high-deductible health plans amid rising healthcare costs, health savings accounts are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace — especially among millennials. In... Read more »

The Liability Coverages Every Business Should Consider

June 28, 2017

There are insurance coverages that all businesses need, some that all business should consider, and some that you need only if you have special risk exposures. Have you considered the following 6... Read more »

How Technology Saves You Money

June 28, 2017

There’s no indication that medical costs will be decreasing anytime soon. PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), the second largest professional service firm in the world, released a study indicating that... Read more »

Help Your Employees Avoid Identity Theft

June 28, 2017

A vendor survey found that 39 percent of employees want to buy identity theft insurance through their employer. Is your organization providing this valuable benefit? Identity theft occurs when... Read more »