Much of the work that people do in offices today is conducted on computers and through the internet. With the rise of high-speed connections and affordable technology, many industries have reached a point where it is possible for employees to complete most or all of their tasks from home. As a result, many employers are giving staff members permission to do some or all of their work from the comfort of their living rooms.
This provides a great deal of efficiency for many companies. However, it carries with it some interesting challenges. People who work from home occasionally can be classified as normal workers, but employees that regularly telecommute to the office may exist under some other sort of definition that makes providing employee benefits difficult. Insurance carriers define full-time workers differently, and some employers might choose not to offer benefits to these staff members.
Employee benefit brokers are able to sift through all of the rules and regulations that apply to insurance and benefits so that HR departments can allocate the necessary funds and resources to remote workers. Having an accurate list of the benefits available to these workers will also make attracting the best candidates a much easier task.
