Benefit communication

The method can improve ways to create healthy workplace cultures, says Anne Marie Kirby of CoreHealth Technologies.

The method can solve complex business problems, including ways to create healthy workplace cultures, by taking a human-centered approach, says Anne Marie Kirby of CoreHealth Technologies.

As the Silicon Valley tech company grows, so do its offerings of workplace perks, including a student loan repayment program.

The company launches Fitbit Group Health, bringing its employer, insurer, weight management and clinical research programs under one umbrella.

More than a third of young adults aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, says Transamerica research.

Demand is expanding because of rising veterinary costs and the close bond employees have with their animals.

More than a third aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, according to Transamerica research.

About one in three Fortune 500 companies now offer the voluntary product, but demand is expanding because of rising veterinary costs and the close bond employees have with their pets.

Between taking on debt for dependents and the high demand for graduate degrees in today’s workforce, people of all ages are carrying student loan debt, making student debt repayment benefits more valuable than ever.

Well-being initiatives are becoming more about employees’ whole health rather than just physical aspects, two wellness experts said this week at the WorldatWork Total Rewards conference in San Diego.

The company’s seen substantial growth in the number of employers and employees using its health benefits platform, says Jiff CEO Derek Newell.

Sponsors of employee well-being month, including Virgin Pulse and WorldatWork, launch a free kit and online resources to help employers encourage healthy habits among workers.

Between taking on debt for dependents and the high demand for graduate degrees in today’s workforce, people of all ages are carrying student loan debt, making student debt repayment benefits more valuable than ever.

The season is often seen as a leisurely one, yet new research suggests time off doesn’t always translate into reduced stress.

The workplace plays a significant role in facilitating retirement savings, yet less than half of workers globally are offered a retirement plan with employer contributions, finds recent research.

Thoughtful use of incentives and creating a strong network of supporters are ways to encourage participation, says UnitedHealthcare CMO Sam Ho.

Videos and quizzes may help workers retain health and wellness knowledge better than other forms of communication, according to Limeade.

Employees who expect to work longer are less healthy, more stressed and more likely to feel stuck in their jobs than those who expect to retire earlier, finds new data from Willis Towers Watson.

Thoughtful use of incentives and creating a strong network of supporters are ways employers can encourage participation, says Dr. Sam Ho of UnitedHealthcare.

As plan sponsors try to reduce the costs associated with healthcare claims, many are turning to spousal surcharges or eliminating spousal coverage altogether, according to recent research from actuarial firm Conrad Siegel.