Voluntary

Despite potential savings offered, voluntary programs that provide discounts on products, services and tickets to employees are rarely used and seeing almost no growth year-over-year.

Netflix's newest offering to new mothers and fathers is probably the most generous parental leave policy in the U.S.

Advisers are needed now more than ever to help individuals reach their retirement goals as employees assume the responsibility of managing their financial future.

Advisers who provide a variety of distribution methods, year-round support and targeted messages help employees better understand their benefits, which leads to increased participation.

Commentary: When it comes to disabilities, employers need to do more than simply provide accommodations.

Offering benefits and health programs is one thing, but ensuring your employees are using the right benefits at the right time is another.

Focusing on the end result of what voluntary benefits can do for an employer makes the proposition of introducing the products a no-brainer, says Willis’ Mike Meredith.

As employers look to curb rising health care costs, new research connects on-site health care clinic usage and claims costs, with some surprising savings results.

Commentary: Without a successful enrollment strategy, participation will be low and everyone loses.

Workplace benefit plans are key part of employees’ future financial success but the majority of employers don’t think their employees value the benefits that are offered.