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.
We’re thrilled to make the list! Life Annuity Specialist called us one of “five upstart carriers” for sales of individual annuity products. Get the details.
The Standard created a new executive role to “harness AI capabilities” for the company and its customers.
“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.
In a new episode of the Mental Health for Leaders podcast, Dr. Dan Jolivet, Workplace PossibilitiesSM consultant at The Standard, shares what skills HR professionals and leaders need to better support employees at work and elevate the overall employee experience.