Survey Pulse of the U.S. workforce: Employers blindsided by coronavirus
Businesses are struggling to adapt to remote work, according to a new survey by Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News.
Stuck at home? Quarantine is a good time to rethink financial wellness benefits
A financial planning expert from a Goldman Sachs team weighs in on choosing benefits, and communicating those concepts during COVID-19.
New eye health benefit caters to pregnant, expecting women
UnitedHealthcare gives expecting women a second yearly eye exam to address changes brought on by pregnancy.
CVS addresses holistic wellness with new suite of benefits
CVS expands their benefits to include voluntary perks like mental health support and caregiving tools.
Exclusive Research Employers rely on data to inform benefit decisions in open enrollment management
Data continues to underpin the roadmap for employers’ overall benefit strategies, according to Employee Benefit Adviser’s Open Enrollment Readiness Benchmark (OERB) survey, sponsored by ADP.
Employees can use their student loans to save for retirement
CommonBond is ensuring employees can qualify for employer retirement contributions while they pay off their student loans.
Lifestyle benefits are the industry’s future
Voluntary benefits set employers apart in the war for talent; how do brokers choose which ones to bring to their attention?
Chipotle offers corporate employees unlimited PTO, adds parental perks
The restaurant chain is rolling out new benefits for corporate employees and may consider extending them to food service staff.
Feeling anxious over coronavirus? This EAP can help
ComPsych added a webinar to its global platform to help clients’ employees cope with the global outbreak.
CareerBuilder gamifies employee referrals
The hiring site launched a new platform that simplifies referral and bonus tracking for employers.
HCM giants Kronos and Ultimate Software merge
Together, the two major human capital software companies are worth $22 billion.
Shut down the office: One company’s vacation solution
PwC decided to shut down their office for summer and winter holidays to give employees more time to recharge.
Bringing 20/20 vision to the office
This mobile benefit brings eye exams straight to the office.
First Choice prioritizes accessibility through telehealth benefits
The company’s new telemedicine offerings put primary care and behavioral health services at members’ fingertips.
Employers: Make small talk with your remote workers
An executive at an online college says people skills are crucial when your employees work from home.
Bank of America hires 10,000 veterans
The banking giant celebrates 100 years of prioritizing military hires through specialized benefits and mentorship programs.
CVS Health eliminates out-of-pocket costs for diabetes medications
The healthcare company’s PBM designed a plan to ensure diabetics have access to medication without increasing employer costs.
Glassdoor upgrades tools to ease the recruitment process
The job search platform says the changes will make it easier for job seekers and employers to find the right fit.
Mercer partnership tracks rising drug costs and potential opioid abuse
The consulting firm partnered with an analytic company to help employers monitor the costs of specialty medications and opioid use in their health plans.
Company pays employees $7,500 to go on vacation
FullContact awards their employees an annual bonus on the condition they don’t look at work emails while on vacation.