Employee Benefits Buzz: News and Trends for 4/27/2015

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness News:

Sometimes, the Very Best Places to Work Aren’t Really Places at All

http://www.tlnt.com/2015/04/27/sometimes-the-very-best-places-to-work-arent-really-places-at-all/

No, It’s Not a Joke — HR Really Can (and Should) Facilitate Change

http://www.tlnt.com/2015/04/27/no-its-not-a-joke-hr-really-can-and-should-facilitate-change/

Yes, Great Employee Engagement Can Turn Into Great Customer Service

http://www.tlnt.com/2015/04/27/yes-great-employee-engagement-can-turn-into-great-customer-service/

Employee Engagement? Sometimes, It Requires Acts of Courage

http://www.tlnt.com/2015/04/23/employee-engagement-sometimes-it-requires-acts-of-courage/

The Fine Line For Leaders Between Motivation and Manipulation

http://www.tlnt.com/2015/04/22/the-fine-line-for-leaders-between-motivation-and-manipulation/

Big growth expected for pet insurance

http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/04/24/big-growth-expected-for-pet-insurance

Workplace suicide new disturbing trend

http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/04/23/workplace-suicide-new-disturbing-trend

Focus on work-life balance will drive higher productivity

http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/04/24/focus-on-work-life-balance-will-drive-higher-produ

New mobile workforce requires corporate policies

http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/04/23/new-mobile-workforce-requires-corporate-policies

Stand by Me: Next-Generation Workers Seek Stability

http://www.workforce.com/articles/21284-stand-by-me-next-generation-workers-seek-stability

 

Broker/Sales News:

New website offers entertainers capability to quote and buy liability insurance online

http://aon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=25776&item=137218

Aon unveils latest global risk management data: cyber risk enters top 10 global risks for first time

http://aon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=25776&item=137221

Asia Pacific Employers Face Disconnect Between Cost and Perceived Value of Employee Benefits (Towers Watson)

http://www.towerswatson.com/en/Press/2015/04/Asia-Pacific-Employers-Face-Disconnect-Between-Cost-and-Perceived-Value-of-Employee-Benefits

Towers Watson acquires Saville Consulting

http://www.towerswatson.com/en/Press/2015/04/towers-watson-acquires-saville-consulting

 

 

 

Concierge News:

The firm which can hire pop stars to sing for you

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-323949

Concierge Associates Brings Personal Touch To Property Management, Relocation

http://newtownbee.com/news/news/2015/04/14/concierge-associates-brings-personal-touch-propert/261302

 

Tilman J. Fertitta announces Houston’s premier luxury hotel and mixed-use development

http://www.traveldailynews.com/news/article/65816/tilman-j-fertitta-announces-houston-s

 

Twitter CEO: Don’t confuse perks with culture

http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/employer-strategies/twitter-ceo-dont-confuse-perks-with-culture-2746168-1.html