Kathryn Mayer

EBN’s 2018 Benefits Professional of the Year, Renee Albert, has led the social media giant in ramping up paid parental, bereavement and caregiving leave — along with a slew of other enviable benefits. But her most game-changing initiative is calling on other employers to do the same.

The ERISA Industry Committee requests that the agency “clearly articulate that such contributions will not affect the tax-qualified status of an employer’s retirement plan.”

Employee Benefit News has named the winners of its four Benny Awards, which recognize individuals for excellence in the employee benefits/human resources field.

Looking for a way to close out your summer days beachside with some smart reading? EBA has you covered with a list of top books recommended by industry insiders.

The entertainment giant joins a growing list of employers who have boosted education benefits to stand out in an increasingly competitive labor market.

Here’s a hint: The most desired worker perks have to do with time away from the workplace.

A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.

Here’s a hint: The most desired worker perks have to do with time away from the workplace.

A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.

Worried by a decline in the number of people pursuing education degrees, Bright Horizons is stepping up efforts to recruit and retain talent by offering its employees a full ride to study early childhood education.