Employee benefit provides workers with funds to support small business
The number of U.S. small businesses has been reduced by 29% in the past year due to the COVID pandemic, according to data from Opportunity Insights.
Unum offers employees caregiving PTO benefit
COVID is exacerbating the caregiving crisis and employees need specialized benefits to provide support.
Voya initiative promotes supportive benefits for employees with special needs
Employers need to make workplace accommodations and offer financial planning benefits to support this population.
Podcast Bank of America benefits help employee adopt baby girl
In our latest podcast, one Bank of America employee tells the story of how he adopted his daughter through a specialized family planning benefit.
Prudential helps veterans transition into the workplace
With 18 million veterans in the workplace, employers need to implement benefits that help them with the transition back to civilian life.
PwC finds employees aren’t eager to return to the office post-COVID
Research from PwC shows there is a disconnect between employers and employees when it comes to what the return to work may look like post-pandemic.
HealthJoy partners with First Person Advisors to foster better benefits utilization
Through the HealthJoy app, First Person’s employer clients will have access to a personalized benefits wallet that will house their insurance, HSA, retirement and other employer provided benefits.
Noodles & Co increased employee retention, financial wellness with on-demand pay
On-demand pay is the future of payroll processing, says Amy Cohen, director of total rewards at Noodles & Company.
Employers can help employees save for college with Goodly 529 plans
The benefit allows employers to make contributions directly to employees' 529 accounts.
Student debt relief is a high priority for Weedmaps
Employers should consider adding student loan benefits, if they want to attract potential hires.
Glassdoor names its top places to work for 2021
“A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners,” says Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong.
PRO Unlimited acquires compensation data company PeopleTicker
“This acquisition strengthens our comprehensive data, software and services platform while delivering the innovation that the industry has been waiting for,” Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of PRO Unlimited, said.
7 reasons why employers should invest in pet-related benefits
Wolverine Worldwide, SAP and Progressive have all added to or expanded their benefits to provide employees with pet-specific programs.
Employers react to U.S. Capitol riots
Disney CEO Bob Chapek called the riots “an egregious and inexcusable assault on America’s most revered institution and our democracy.”
Hospitals can now warn employees about possible COVID exposure via text
“This pandemic has forced HR directors to become cyber-communication specialists to maintain staffing needs and meet new COVID-19 notification requirements,” Kasey Sellers, marketing director of FastCommand, says.
Employees are demanding pet insurance benefits as COVID-19 continues
An employee may spend between $700 and $2,000 per year in veterinary bills to care for a healthy pet; pet insurance benefits can help alleviate this burden.
Teachers are in danger of losing their savings as COVID-19 persists
Employees in non-health related professions who are at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19 include teachers and bus drivers.
Deadline extended, Revamped Rising Stars to honor new class of leaders in HR and benefits advising
We have extended our deadline. To nominate a Rising Star please fill out the online form by Feb. 5, 2021.
Prudential shares the top tools to help employees reach retirement
“The pandemic has laid bare the widening gap between the financially secure and insecure in this country,” says Yanela Frias, president of Prudential Retirement.
5 companies that boosted their employee benefits for working parents
Your guide on how employers can best support working parents from Employee Benefit News’ top stories of 2020.