In a recent National Association of Plan Advisors article, Steve Chappell of The Standard makes a compelling case for why PEPs aren’t minimizing the role of advisors — they’re redefining it.
What changes when an employer joins a pooled employer plan — and what stays the same? In an article for PLANSPONSOR, Steve Chappell from The Standard explains how PEPs make retirement plan administration easier while keeping important employer responsibilities intact, helping organizations feel confident about this option for managing their employees’ retirement savings.
Digital Insurance recently featured Greg Chandler, The Standard's executive vice president of Information Technology, in their AI and Insurtech Predictions for 2026 piece. Greg shared that "AI can now enhance the way businesses interact with customers and create solutions to improve the customer experience.”
The Standard's Theodore Schmelzle, JD, CIPP, vice president of Retirement Plans Service, was interviewed in a recent USA TODAY story with retirement tips for readers. Ted emphasized that successful retirement saving is less about hitting a specific dollar target and more about building early, consistent habits, noting that “time is the most precious” factor in long‑term financial growth.
Jason Burlie, The Standard's vice president of Retirement Plan Sales, spoke with PLANSPONSOR recently about the trends and advances that mattered most in 2024.
Amy Malagamba, The Standard's assistant vice president of Marketing, spoke with PLANSPONSOR recently about new Gen Z research from The Standard: “What the research found was: Instead of matching up with the sensibilities of Millennials, Gen Z is matching much more closely to the sensibilities of Gen X.” Read the full article for more insights.
“If companies want to look attractive to young employees, The Standard suggests they invest in mentoring Gen Z workers and take steps to ease financial burdens.”
“An engaged workforce is one of the best combatants to presenteeism, and a manager has a significant impact on an employee’s engagement level.” In a new HR Daily Advisor article, Brenda Smith, senior director, Workplace Possibilities at The Standard, shares some tips for managers, employers and HR professionals to help reduce presenteeism in the workplace.
In BenefitsPRO, Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities practice consultant at The Standard, shares five reasons why employers should prioritize employees’ mental health and reevaluate their benefits packages.
Debra Villar, manager of disability management resources, and Brenda Smith, Workplace Possibilities senior director at The Standard, highlight how employers can increase the awareness of employees’ mental health benefits in BenefitsPRO.