3 simple programs to incorporate wellness into the workplace

Wellness and health management programs can be scaled to fit the needs of companies of almost any size, as long as you have the data to help identify what the needs are. In today's BeAdvised Mercer's George Lane shares three simple programs that will not only heighten awareness of health issues to employees but will send the message that their employer's concern for them extends beyond what's included in their job description. read more »

5 winning vacation benefits and policies

Taking time away from the office has been shown to reduce stress and improve employee productivity. See five unique approaches to vacation benefits that encourage employees to unwind and return to work with renewed vigor. read more »

What fee disclosure and status changes mean for the non-fiduciary adviser

On July 1 — when fee disclosure regulations go into effect — there may be questions about advisers trying to reduce their fees. They should keep in mind that in some cases a plan sponsor's ERISA counsel may perceive that action as an admission of guilt that previous fees may have been excessive or unreasonable. read more »

Small comfort: Health care costs projected to increase less than 10%, first time in decade

Cost increases for health care are perhaps finally slowing down, with employer health benefit expenditures not expected to increase in 2012 at the same explosive growth in recent years. Costs for all types of medical plans are expected to increase by 9.9% for 2012, according to a survey. read more »

Younger Millennials: The new insurance customer?

Insurers wondering how to engage the Millennial Generation may have to fine-tune their marketing efforts or find more innovative products to pitch. According to market researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, as a result of the Great Recession, a younger cohort of this group has emerged with very different values, desires and lifestyles. read more »