10 companies that made big benefits changes in 2016

Moving to a private exchange. Implementing student loan repayment programs. Enhancing paid parental leave benefits. These are among the changes some big-name firms — including Starbucks, PwC, Staples and Bank of America — made this year to their employee benefit packages. Here is a look at notable changes made by 10 companies in 2016.

Baristas now have as much choice in their healthcare as customers do with their beverages.

The utilization gap: Why employees ignore the benefits you fund, and how AI changes that

By Melissa Reeves

September 18

Benefits Think How AI is changing open enrollment for benefits managers

Incorporating technology into the benefits selection process frees up time and energy better spent on human-centric areas of support.

September 4

April Miller

ReHack

Benefits Think The mental health agenda has changed, most benefits systems haven’t

Today's complex stressors require clearer access pathways and a company-wide commitment to mental health support.

September 2

Deb Smolensky

NFP

Compensation

As AI changes pay, benefits leaders need a new playbook

With salary budgets holding steady and AI reshaping rewards, employers are looking to transparency, career growth and other benefits to retain top talent.