Benefit communication

A New England adviser integrates group, voluntary and individual products to ensure workers have control of their own healthcare throughout their lives.

Walmart will fund college degrees for its U.S. workforce, the latest benefit rolled out to reduce turnover and counter criticism over its treatment of staff.

The benefits management platform and services provider says the new offering will help employees feel more aligned with the company’s success.

The fast food chain will award $14.5 million in scholarships to more than 5,700 workers during the 2018-19 academic year.

Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.

By understanding what workers need — then designing offerings to meet those needs and targeting communications by workforce segment — employers can reduce turnover, improve productivity and increase employee satisfaction.

Employee Benefit News, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, introduces the top 25 large-group voluntary insurance carriers in the country.

Recruiting, hiring and utilizing topnotch salespeople requires time, effort and a different set of skills.

At an ‘underground’ sales seminar, brokers learned new techniques for prying clients away from their entrenched competitors.

Awareness and cost concerns are the primary reasons companies don’t offer the one-time bedrock benefit, experts say.

What’s the point of having a robust benefits package if employees aren’t taking advantage of it?

A proactive approach can reduce claims and increase employee productivity.

Adviser Vinnie Daboul has nothing against growth. But he spends the greater part of his work week meeting with current clients; not chasing new ones.

Awareness and cost concerns are the primary reasons companies don’t offer the one-time bedrock benefit, experts say.

No, not all workers want a free gym membership. Here are some misconceptions employers should address to provide added value to their offerings.

What’s the point of having a robust benefits package if employees aren’t taking advantage of it?

No, not all workers want a free gym membership. Here are some misconceptions employers should address to provide added value to their offerings.

The medical device company broadened its family care leave policy after consulting with employees.

After auditing a computer reimbursement program, employees were alleged to have returned the equipment to the manufacturer without notifying Fidelity.

The policy update is part of a broader change to the firm’s family-friendly benefits, which now include updated parental and caregiving leave, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursements.