Kathryn Mayer

The tech giant is giving new mothers and fathers more time off, as well as helping with adoption and surrogacy costs.

All U.S. lawyers who are primary caregivers will be eligible for 20 weeks of paid time off; secondary caregivers will receive eight weeks.

All U.S. lawyers who are primary caregivers will be eligible for 20 weeks of paid time off; secondary caregivers will receive eight weeks.

Employees will be allowed to put an extra $500 into their 401(k) next year.

The energy management company will give employees paid time off to bond with a new child, to care for a family member and to grieve a death.

The energy management company will give employees paid time off to bond with a new child, to care for a family member and to grieve a death.

Perhaps the biggest benefits trend young workers are driving is one that has historically been a blind spot for employers: Help with debt.

Employers need to combat worker stress, anxiety and depression through a combination of digital tools and live training, Happify execs say at EBN’s Benefits Forum & Expo.

The digital marketing firm implemented the benefit earlier this year after employees complained education debts were stopping them from contributing to their 401(k).

As evidenced by this year’s Benny Award winners, benefits professionals are working harder than ever to increase worker engagement and focus on work-life balance.