Employee benefits

Transamerica Releases Extended Care Report Highlighting the Growing Importance of Long-Term Care Planning

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Family, Insurance, Employee benefits, Ageing, Pension, Transamerica, Long-term care, Extended Care Health Option, Nursing, Health insurance

BALTIMORE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a revealing study on long-term care planning, Transamerica's Extended Care Report illuminates a pressing issue facing the aging American population.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a revealing study on long-term care planning, Transamerica's Extended Care Report illuminates a pressing issue facing the aging American population.
  • The Extended Care Report delves into the attitudes and preparedness of Americans regarding extended care.
  • "This report is a clarion call, highlighting the critical intersection of retirement planning and extended care," said John Stanley, senior managing director for Employee Benefits at Transamerica.
  • For more information about the Extended Care Report and Transamerica's efforts in long-term care planning, please visit https://www.transamerica.com/employee-benefits/caregiving.

VetCents Re-Launches to Improve Financial Health of America's Veterans

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Education, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Organization, Caregiver, Partnership, Employee benefits, RET, Wells Fargo cross-selling scandal, Real estate, Cryptocurrency, Veteran

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - A collaboration of financial and Veterans support organizations announced today the launch of the newly designed VetCents to improve the financial health of America's Veterans and their caregivers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - A collaboration of financial and Veterans support organizations announced today the launch of the newly designed VetCents to improve the financial health of America's Veterans and their caregivers.
  • The discussion highlighted the unique challenges Veterans face and how VetCents, the next evolution of the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), will improve the financial health of our nation's Veterans and their caregivers.
  • The partnership behind VetCents includes financial wellness provider LifeCents who created the customized financial health platform for Veterans, beneficiaries, and caregivers to access financial wellness tools and resources.
  • "Supporting VetCents was a perfect fit with Wells Fargo's goal to strengthen the financial health of our nation's Veterans," said Bonnie Wallace, head of Financial Health Philanthropy, Wells Fargo Foundation.

Ushur Unveils AI-powered Automation Solutions for Group Benefits Quoting and RFP Intake

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
CRMS, Automation, Employee benefits, Pension, CXA, RFP, Equitable, Sales

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ushur , the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), announced the launch of its new AI-powered solutions to automate and expedite the intake process for Group Benefits sales quoting and requests for proposal (RFP).

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ushur , the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), announced the launch of its new AI-powered solutions to automate and expedite the intake process for Group Benefits sales quoting and requests for proposal (RFP).
  • The solutions reduce turnaround times for the entire RFP process, support high-volume processing, increase close ratios and alleviate operational burden by eliminating manual intake work.
  • Companies that sell Group Benefits such as health insurance, supplemental and ancillary benefits and retirement products such as 401Ks and pensions benefit from this solution.
  • For more information about Ushur’s RFP and Census Automation solutions and to sign up for a free trial, visit ushur.com/quoting-rfp .

Sage Intacct Payroll powered by ADP launches in Canada

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Partnership, Security, Employee benefits, Human, HR, ADP, Luigi, Recruitment, Accounting, Power integrity, Health care, Boilermaker, Online shopping, Finance, Sage

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct Payroll in partnership with ADP Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct Payroll in partnership with ADP Canada.
  • Sage Intacct Payroll powered by ADP offers payroll and HR functionalities to help medium businesses work smarter as they scale and grow.
  • “Sage Intacct Payroll is a huge time saver for me, and it fills that ideal sweet spot – the payroll power of ADP fully integrated with Sage Intacct,” she concluded.
  • “ADP is proud to partner with Sage to provide Sage Intacct Payroll to Canadian businesses,” said Holger Kormann, President, ADP Canada.

Emerson Rogers Acquires Flexible Benefit Service’s Wholesale Division

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Partnership, Acquisition, Flex, Employee benefits, BLUE, COBRA, Commuting, HRA, HSA, FSA, Emerson

BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerson Rogers, the nation’s largest employee benefits wholesale general agent, today announced the acquisition of Chicago, Illinois-based Flexible Benefit Service LLC’s (“Flex”) wholesale employee benefits division.

Key Points: 
  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerson Rogers, the nation’s largest employee benefits wholesale general agent, today announced the acquisition of Chicago, Illinois-based Flexible Benefit Service LLC’s (“Flex”) wholesale employee benefits division.
  • Founded in 1988, Flex is a regional employee benefits wholesale general agency as well as a benefits administration firm.
  • Flex will continue to own and operate its benefits administration division, providing FSA, HSA, HRA, COBRA, Commuter and other products and services nationwide.
  • This exciting partnership with Emerson Rogers will expand the support and service offerings we bring to clients by providing our teams access to Emerson Rogers’ expanded set of industry-leading tools, solutions and expertise.”
    “We look forward to welcoming John and the general agency team of professionals from Flexible Benefit Service to Emerson Rogers,” added Emerson Rogers President, George Rosiak.

Venbrook Launches National Higher Ed Division To Deliver Complete Risk Management Solutions for Schools, Students, And Staff; Alison Myers At The Helm

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Health, Investment, School, Employee benefits, K-12, Division, Faculty, Student, Risk management, Strategy, Education minister, Insurance, Conway, Aetna, Higher education, Myers, Policy, University, Business development, Management, Nursing, Anthem

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venbrook Group, LLC ("Venbrook"), one of the largest independent insurance distribution and services firms in the U.S., today announced the formation of a national Higher Education division to bring a holistic approach to risk management solutions for K-12 schools, universities, faculty, staff, and students for all their insurance needs. The new division falls under Venbrook's Employee Benefits vertical, led by Alison Myers ("Myers"), Executive Vice President. 

Key Points: 
  • The new division falls under Venbrook's Employee Benefits vertical, led by Alison Myers ("Myers"), Executive Vice President.
  • Venbrook's new Higher Ed division will tailor customized risk management solutions for campuses across the U.S., helping schools identify insurance needs and relieve staff from the complexity and administration of policy implementation.
  • Conway will focus on the strategic direction of the division and help grow the national footprint of the company's Higher Ed offering.
  • "We are excited about the launch of our Higher Ed division and bringing Mike on board to grow our platform," said Myers.

Employers' Perceptions of Employee Engagement May Not Match Reality

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Organization, Data analysis, Communication, Workforce, Employee benefits, Behavior, Research, Marketing, Management

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 4 in 10 employers (38%) increased the importance of career wellbeing in 2023, according to Gallagher's 2023 Career Wellbeing Report. Even though this marked a 5-point year-over-year increase, career wellbeing was the least emphasized wellbeing initiative, falling behind employees' emotional (74%), financial (49%) and physical (47%) wellbeing.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of this study is to help employers optimize their investment in career wellbeing through employee engagement and communication strategies."
  • But it's possible employer perceptions don't accurately reflect employees' feelings because just half of employers (51%) have conducted an in-depth employee engagement survey over the past two years.
  • However, when measuring a complex variable such as employee engagement, pulse surveys can provide an incomplete picture.
  • "Employers that commit to employee engagement and communication strategies, measure their effectiveness and adjust accordingly earn an advantage over the competition," Ziebell said.

Introducing the Future of HR: AI-Driven Job Descriptions, Performance Analysis, and Executive Summaries

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Workplace, AI, System, HCM, APS, Employee benefits, Medical device, Sales

SHREVEPORT, La., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automatic Payroll Systems, Inc. (APS), a provider of best-in-class HCM technology and support, announced today its plan to launch an embedded generative AI that revolutionizes HR. Believed to be the first of its kind in the market, this innovative AI technology provides data insights that allow smaller HR departments to be more efficient and strategic in their decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • "Getting an answer to a question more quickly is great, but that is not the true power of AI.
  • The purpose of our generative AI solution is to empower the human touch with actionable insights, not replace it."
  • APS will build AI into Workforce Planning, Scheduling, Performance Management, and Benefits Administration, with future plans to embed this technology in other areas of the platform.
  • The embedded AI tool is a testament to technological advancement and a continued commitment to the client experience.

TELUS Mental Health Index reveals two-in-five workers in the US do not know the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program

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Monday, September 25, 2023
EAP, Employee assistance program, Education, Telus Health, International Foundation, Confidentiality, Assistance, EAPS, Employee benefits, Mental health, Caregiver, Nursing, Management, Index

CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that two-in-five workers in the US are unfamiliar with the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - also known as an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - and what it offers.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that two-in-five workers in the US are unfamiliar with the purpose of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - also known as an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - and what it offers.
  • Workers who reported being familiar with an EAP and what it offers had a higher mental health score than those who did not.
  • Workers under 40 are two times more likely than workers over 50 to have reported affordability as a barrier to accessing mental health support.
  • The August TELUS Mental Health Index also includes findings related to employees who are caregivers, and insights into workplace vacation policies.

Solution Group Expands to PrimePay's HCM SaaS to Remove Process Complexity and Empower Its Employees

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Payroll, Software as a service, WEST, Employee benefits, Tax, Organization, Safety management system, HR, SLM Solutions Group AG, HCM, Automation, Management, Operation

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PrimePay, the human capital management (HCM) SaaS company for growing businesses, today announced that Solution Group, a leader in providing turnkey solutions that turn wastewater into renewable energy, has selected PrimePay's HR and benefits administration SaaS to integrate with their use of PrimePay Payroll, creating one platform for enhanced unification and reduced manual administration.

Key Points: 
  • We help remove the payroll and HR complexities these organizations manage on a consistent basis," said Scott Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of PrimePay.
  • Solution Group operates a network of companies — Aries Tek LLC, Opticlear, Environmental Management Solutions, and Organic Solution Management—under a common vision, mission, and core values.
  • We help remove the payroll and HR complexities these organizations manage on a consistent basis," said Scott Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of PrimePay.
  • "With the Solution Group's expansion to our integrated HCM SaaS, we are eager for the team to benefit from the increased automation and new workflows, which leads to time savings and greater efficiency."