Voluntary benefits evolving to meet needs of diverse workforce

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  • Identity theft protection, offered by 35% of employers in 2015, could double to nearly 70% by 2018.
  • Critical illness insurance, offered by 44% of employers in 2015, could grow to 73% by 2018.
  • Student loan repayment programs, offered by just 4% in 2015, could increase to 26% by 2018.
  • Pet insurance, offered by 36% in 2015, could rise to 60% by 2018.

“In the past, employers have focused VBS programs on the needs of baby boomers.”

Sheryl Smolkin
Freelance Writer

Smolkin is a lawyer and freelance writer based in Toronto.


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