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Past articles by Andrea:

Don’t underestimate workplace culture as a retention tool

Multiple reports on the value of teleworking, flexible scheduling and so-called ‘soft’ benefits have emerged recently. Employers shouldn’t ignore them. → Read More

Salary threshold in new overtime rules lowered

The DOL’s new rules, set to be announced today, offers a “token reduction” in the salary threshold for overtime pay and will cause harm to employers, says SHRM’s Lisa Horn. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Dayne Williams

The CEO of PlanSource advances the use of benefits technology through the development of new tools, including a mobile benefits app for employees. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Stuart Schulman

The principal at Buck Consultants/Xerox HR Consulting has developed a sophisticated modeling tool to help employers manage their pension risk. → Read More

Employers advised to revisit wellness programs

Plan sponsors have until Jan. 1, 2017 to comply with the final EEOC rules, which ban plan designs in which more generous insurance options are only available to employees who complete a health risk assessment or biometric screening. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Kristen Booth

The director of benefits at Lakeland Regional Health implemented a robust digital communications program using Jellyvision’s interactive software platform. → Read More

5 things employers need to know about overtime rules

The DOL’s proposed changes are expected to be released as early as this month and will have a dramatic effect on employers’ compensation programs, according to the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Mike Levin

As co-founder and CEO of Vericred, Levin’s vision is to create a centralized, continuously verified, database of health provider information. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Kevin Andrews

Hodges-Mace’s chief technology officer develops technology solutions that empower employees to make smart benefit decisions. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Roger Lee

As co-founder of Captain401, Lee launched an online platform that helps small businesses quickly and easily set up 401(k) plans. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Brendon McQueen

The founder of Tuition.io makes it easier for employers to help workers with their student loan debt. → Read More

Guardian, Maxwell Health partner to offer brokers new platform

The life insurance and disability income carrier places its technology bet with Boston-based company, Maxwell Health. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Seannalyn Brandmeir

Working in benefits administration for the State of Tennessee, Brandmeir oversaw the implementation of an interactive platform for employee benefits education and decision support. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Robin Gelburd

As president of FAIR Health, Gelburd directed the launch of a free website dedicated to healthcare cost transparency. → Read More

Tech company works with insurers to reinvent benefits delivery

Vinay Gidwaney, chief product officer and co-founder of Maxwell Health, speaks about the company’s vision for a subscription-style benefits delivery model. → Read More

Tech innovator spotlight: Dr. Rajaie Batniji

As co-founder and chief health officer of Collective Health, Batniji’s goal is to create a better benefits experience for employees and plan sponsors alike. → Read More

Technology only a small part of gamification

When it comes to well-being programs, game mechanics are about understanding why, rather than now, employees make the choices they do. → Read More

Verizon sees value in one-on-one coaching

The telecommunications firm partners with WebMD for a weight loss program that helped nearly two-thirds of participants shed unwanted pounds. → Read More

HSA enrollment up, employer contributions down

The looming Cadillac tax is causing companies to be cautious when it comes to contributing to workers’ health savings accounts. → Read More

NBCH’s new CEO outlines key initiatives

Michael Thompson discusses how the National Business Coalition on Health plans to address consolidation in the benefits industry and a proposal for a well-being institute. → Read More