Winning and losing benefits trends
December 26, 2018 1:27 AM
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From healthcare to retirement, employers stepped up their game as some perks rose in popularity while others faded. For the past year, editors at Employee Benefit News have compiled lists aiding employers in strategizing their benefit offerings. Based on page views, below are the top lists of 2018.
10. Top 10 causes of disability
A decade-long review of disability claims from carrier Unum reflects effects of aging workforce, early intervention. Unum received more than 424,500 new disability claims in 2017 and paid $3.8 billion in disability benefits. These were the top reasons for both long- and short-term claims.
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9. 10 most stressful jobs of 2018
Police officer, newspaper reporter and taxi driver are among the most trying careers , according to a new ranking by CareerCast.
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8. The 15 most popular employee perks
Forget onsite gyms, health coaching and pet-friendly offices. The most coveted employee benefits have to do with the joys of getting away from the workplace.
7. 25 worst cities for retirement
Employees who want to stretch their dollars during their post-work years may want to avoid these places.
6. 29 jobs with the best work-life balance
Employees are putting more and more on their plates, making it challenging to remove themselves from work to get a recharge. These jobs , however, break the mold and allow workers to find the time to unwind.
5. 25 best cities for retirement
4. The top 25 401(k) plans
AT&T, Boeing, Costco, IBM and JPMorgan Chase are among the country’s leading retirement plans based on plan-year-end net assets earlier this year, according to miEdge data.
3. 15 employee benefits on the rise
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2. 15 employee benefits on the decline
Not every workplace perk is on the rise. Here are the offerings that are not as popular as they once were, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual benefits survey.
1. The 15 biggest HR challenges in 2018
From workplace sexual harassment to an ever-changing regulatory landscape, employers had to remain vigilant on these compliance issues .
