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Arthur J Gallagher acquires benefits provider Buck

Employee Benefits

Insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm Arthur J Gallagher has completed acquisition of the partnership interests of BCHR Holdings, otherwise known as Buck. HR, pensions and employee benefits consulting, technology, and administration services provider Buck has 2,300 employees across the US, Canada and the UK.

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What Is an Employee Benefits Consultant and What Do They Do?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

As many employers and businesses are aware, employee benefits packages are very important considerations for candidates when they are being scouted by recruiters. They will also navigate employers and employees through the layered and complicated task of implementing such plans to reduce complications or errors.

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How are rising costs influencing employers’ benefits strategies?

Employee Benefits

Credit: Eviart / Shutterstock.com Need to know: Despite the tough economic climate, evidence suggests that employers are not slashing their benefits budgets. Instead, they are making the most of what they already have, and thinking outside the box about inexpensive benefits that they could offer. Employers are in a tough spot.

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4 ways to effectively communicate benefits

WEX Inc.

Often, employees feel confused about their benefits plans options, especially if their employer is using “complicated HR jargon” in their benefits messaging. How can your benefits messaging cater to your employees through benefits education? They don't have background on it and then it's scary and daunting.”

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Best Global Benefits Services

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Employment is a significant part of our lives, and it comes with various benefits and perks. One of these benefits is the provision of employee benefits. Employee benefits are non-wage compensations that are provided by employers to their employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time.

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Benefits to support an older workforce

Employee Benefits

Employers could offer support through a midlife MOT, which provides a health and financial career check to help employees plan for retirement. Organisations can improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers by signing up to the age-friendly employer pledge. Job and community site Workingwise.co.uk

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Support your employees’ fertility benefit needs with an HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

What are fertility benefits? Fertility benefits provide support and financial assistance to individuals or couples seeking fertility treatments or services. These benefits are designed to help people who are facing difficulties conceiving naturally and require medical assistance to achieve pregnancy.