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The economy and health reform may have prompted the youngest workers at U.S. companies to take a deeper interest in workplace benefits, according to online research conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Unum.
For example, the percentage of workers age 18 to 32 that said they are extremely or very familiar with retirement accounts jumped from 31% (2008) to 43% (2010).
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Transamerica Institute finds more middle-class workers expect to fund retirement through 401(k)s and other savings, but financial pressures could derail those plans.
While there has been a lot of state and federal headway in leave expansion, qualifying employees are still facing steep costs.
At AI-powered security company Verkada, offerings like backup care, commuter assistance and lots of in-office perks make it less complicated and more appealing to come into work.
The 2026 Excellence in Benefits winners are using AI to streamline operations and efficiently address employee concerns, but human judgment and empathy remain paramount.
As benefit decisions get finalized, childcare offerings may be more within reach than companies think.
