It seems benefits professionals can't say enough about the value they derive from industry organizations and events.

It seems benefits professionals can't say enough about the value they derive from industry organizations and events.

Donny Woo is the founder of Combined Benefits, a full-service benefits, commercial, payroll and HR consulting firm established 30 years ago.

A wellness initiative or program is only effective if it engages various segments of the workforce, including those who are at-risk, and achieves positive workplace outcomeslower absenteeism, presenteeism, improved performance.

Jared Smith is the national partnership manager at Interactive Health, Inc., a provider of outcomes-based health designed to engage employees in the management of their health through early detection and identification of risk factors.

Technology is having a drastic impact on what's possible, and people are embracing virtual reality and all that comes with it.

We asked those in the industry what products are missing from portfolios today. Here is what they had to say.

Ive always been a sucker for a good roller coaster. I grew up in Colorado, where my family made several trips every summer to Elitch Gardens, a family-owned amusement park dating back to 1890.