Benefit communication

Speakers at the conference shared how private exchanges are evolving, selling with technology, sales tips and more.

Younger employees are out-investing their older coworkers, with a large number contributing to a savings vehicle for their post-work years.

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

Advisers must help employers who want to attract top talent to offer their employees a wide array of product options.

Employers must implement a program that sends a clear signal to employees that it’s a truly accepted practice, says MIT professor Erin Kelly.

Jobs resource website Glassdoor released its annual rankings of top employers based on workers’ evaluations. These companies are the cream of the crop.

Hodges-Mace president and CTO Kevin Andrews says mobile apps could redefine how employers communicate with workers.

The popularity of supplemental coverage — including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance — continues to rise as employers assist workers in combating high medical prices.

Government workers will receive six weeks of paid time for birth, adoption or taking care of an immediate family member.

The a la carte program helps small businesses keep compliant while serving the benefit needs of the workforce.

The program, which is in collaboration with vendor Best Upon Request, helps expecting and new mothers balance home and work life.

Employers should prioritize employee communications, perform face-to-face re-enrollments each year and measure results.

Hodges-Mace president and CTO Kevin Andrews says mobile apps could redefine how employers communicate with workers.

Opportunities abound for brokers who take advantage of online solutions.

The popularity of supplemental coverage — including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance — continues to rise as employers assist workers in combating high medical prices.

The credit card giant said a meeting with Facebook inspired the move to give employees up to four weeks of paid time off to grieve the loss of a family member.

Why one company takes giving so seriously, and how it engages its employees through philanthropic benefits to give and volunteer year-round.

Akamai, Rackspace, Southwest Airlines, Vivint and other corporate leaders see ‘quality of life’ perks as the way to attract and retain top talent.

The 401(Play) program creates accounts for workers to send post-tax dollars directly from their payroll into a savings account for a trip.

The consulting firm’s new unit brings HR professionals a suite of digitized platforms to help manage and engage workers.