Healthcare

While we all hope for an end to the pandemic, and a return to economic and social normalcy, in 2021, interest rates are likely to stay at their near-zero levels for the foreseeable future. Every dollar will count for retirement-savers.

The Big Four accounting firm says it worked hard to preserve its workforce and continue providing competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Providing student loan assistance has rapidly gained traction as an employee benefit because it’s often a win-win for employers and employees.

On-demand pay is the future of payroll processing, says Amy Cohen, director of total rewards at Noodles & Company.

Since COVID-19 hit the U.S., companies are seeing a spike in drug and alcohol overdoses during stay-at-home orders. What can employers do to support struggling employees?

Fertility and family planning services have seen a surge during COVID, says Peter Nieves, chief operating officer of WINFertility. Employees are planning ahead and utilizing these benefits before it’s too late.

The benefit allows employers to make contributions directly to employees' 529 accounts.

What will happen when patients finally feel comfortable returning to their healthcare providers’ offices? One survey projects a possible 5.3% increase in health plan costs for large employers in 2021.

Our Rising Star Awards nomination deadline has been extended. And don’t miss these top workplace benefit stories from EBN’s editorial team.

HealthEquity explains how the Consolidated Appropriations Act will affect plan participants in 2021.