Recruiters are advised to think proactively in this tight labor market
Employers must think differently when dealing with potential new hires, according to the vice president of employee engagement at a leading benefits’ technology company.
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Saber Healthcare teams with TeleCare Partners on elderly patient initiative
Older people — a segment often potentially suspicious of new technology — have proved open to the introduction of telemedicine, according to the owners of dozens of nursing facilities across…
Businessolver CFO says teamwork key to dealing with threat of cyber breaches
As cybersecurity breaches make headlines across the country, one leading benefits technology company is stressing the importance of internal teamwork — including between chief technology officers and chief financial officers…
STEM showcase encourages young minds to explore possibilities
A showcase of science, technology, engineering and math is a way of encouraging young minds to explore the possibilities of the future, according to the sponsors of a major, long-running…
Businessolver CEO not surprised that majority of employees are disengaged from work
Large numbers of American employees are not engaged in their work, and the fault often lies with management that does not foster an empathetic and caring environment, according to one…
Businessolver launches artificial intelligence personal assistant “Sofia” for benefits administration
An Iowa-headquartered benefits technology company recently unveiled its latest new product, an electronic personal assistant named Sofia.
Benefits technology company continues to expand in Colorado
A benefits administration technology company is expanding in Denver more rapidly than it expected, increasing its workforce more than 400 percent since it entered the city three years ago.
New mobile app showcased at industry’s main event of the year
Benefits technology company Businesssolver last week showcased one of its latest products at the industry’s main event of the year.
My Choice Market assists in attracting ‘boomerang’ employees
HR professionals are increasingly noting that the way employers deal with a departing employee is just as important as the way they hire one, as the number of former employees…
Health care remains No. 1 concern for leading benefits professional
Health care, its costs and its uncertainty are definitely at the top of the list of what keeps one leading benefits professional up at night.
HR professionals confident they can handle any changes to health care law
Benefits professionals are watching and waiting as Congress continues to debate the future of health care in the country.
A year later, Empyrean’s integration of Bloom complete
A year since they officially joined forces, the merger between Empyrean Benefits Solutions and Bloom Health is complete.
Benefits professionals in ‘wait and see’ mode as Congress tackles health care
Benefits administration and technology companies are, to an extent, in a “wait and see” mode as they survey what is happening in Washington, D.C. for the future of health care.
Expert says data analytics increasingly important in human resources
Dashboards provide a central location for users to access, interact and analyze up-to-date information so they can make smarter, data-driven decisions, according to a leading figure in the field of…
Benefits administration must keep pace with technology, expert warns
Big data, artificial intelligence and smartphone technology are exciting developments that make it easier for employees to make better decisions about their benefits, according to one industry professional.
Offboarding, done right, provides a boost for company’s success
Offboarding, the process that leads to an employee leaving a firm, is an important element for sustained success, according to a senior executive at a leading talent management and human…
Like it or not, former employees are a company’s ‘alumni ambassadors’
Former employees can act as “alumni ambassadors” for the company they are leaving if the exit is handled properly, according to one workforce management company.
Effective offboarding is increasingly important for positive talent flow
Companies are increasingly dealing with greater turnover, and the way they handle offboarding is hugely important, according to one top HR consultant.
Benefits administration company focuses on service with technology partnerships
A benefits administration company believes it has found a simple solution to deliver better service to its clients.
Benefits support companies prepared even as Washington stalls on health care reform
Benefits support companies are assuring employees and employers that they are ready to deal with whatever happens in Washington, D.C. over health care.
Benefits technology company launches mobile access platform
PlanSource has launched a new service that will make it easier to apply for benefits via a mobile phone.
Student loan repayment increasingly popular option in employee benefits plan
More employers are adding repayment of student loans to their benefits packages as a way to attract talent in an increasingly tight job market.
Insurance companies often behind the curve with technology
Insurance companies still want hard copy forms from employers and individuals, even as technology is moving on at a fast pace, according to the chief of operations at one cutting-edge…
Benefits enrollment often painful as some carriers struggle with technology
Enrollment integration remains painful because carriers are still catching up with advances in technology, according to the chief executive of one HR consulting firm.
Companies increasingly using apps and mobile technology in benefits administration
Companies are looking to better communicate with their employees via apps and mobile-enabled websites, which is one way technology is increasingly being used in the benefits industry.