Benefit communication

Traditional financial literacy programs may be ignoring the fact that for many employees, money is deeply emotional.

High cash-out rates exacerbate an already challenging situation for some minority retirement savers. Households making $20,000 or less are especially vulnerable.

High cash-out rates exacerbate an already challenging situation for some minority retirement-savers. Households making $20K or less are especially vulnerable.

More clients are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

More employers are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

Proponents say reintroduced legislation that would allow employers to contribute $5,250 a year without penalty would encourage more companies to offer the perk.

While enrollment for many employers may have ended in December, employers should take time now to assess how they can improve this year.

While enrollment for many employers may have ended in December, employers should take time now to assess how they can improve this year.

The automaker’s new offering to its 14,000 workers aims to “provide employees a less-costly means to pay off student debt and support their path to a sound financial future.”

When Rhode Island made several changes to its health plan offerings last year, it rolled out a comprehensive — and creative — communications campaign to help workers understand and appreciate the updates.