Get the word out about EAPs, which traditionally are underused

Employee Assistance Programs have a history of success, but remain an underused resource. This can be frustrating for employers. Here are ways to make employees more aware of EAPs, says James Kinville, senior director of LifeSolutions, an EAP that is part of the UPMC Insurance Services Division.

How to use document management to streamline onboarding for HR

When companies hire new employees, it usually involves a lot of paperwork and checklists. By digitizing this process, HR can put more of the onus on the employee and electronically track all pieces, says Nano Zegarra, chief technology officer at Blue Technologies.

How business owners benefit from using a private bank

Private bank clients tend to have unusual or sophisticated financial needs, which means they can benefit from a consultative approach. Huntington Bank’s Ted Gouza discusses who should use private banks and what they can offer.

Bring the walls down; bridge the divides

Diversity isn’t just about race or religion. It encompasses education, socioeconomics and life experiences, and to experience it you have to get out of your comfort zone.

How to find the total cost of risk — and do something about it

Most employers regularly manage their insurance premiums and program structure, but four other cost drivers tend to slide under the radar. Gallagher’s Marshall Wunderlich shares how to add the necessary checkups on all risk cost drivers to build a comprehensive risk management program.

Incorporate compensation in M&A due diligence

The recent surge in merger and acquisition opportunities has resulted in heightened emphasis among companies on ensuring due diligence processes that are both timely and thorough, including an increasing level of focus in terms of corporate strategy, operations and culture.