“Getting ready for retirement can be daunting, but this solution makes me feel more prepared for what’s ahead,” one Unum employee said.

Voluntary benefits have emerged as a way to combat rising deductibles and put dollars back into consumers’ pockets.

Even before demand for mental health services ratcheted up during the pandemic, it was often difficult for employees to access the care they needed.

Creating equality is about how benefits are presented, not just what is offered.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated employees' physical pain and employers' healthcare costs.

The majority of employees surveyed would be more likely to stay at a company that offered high-quality vision benefits.

“Financial wellness is front and center [for employers], so the partnership between Betterment and Lumity made perfect sense,” says Amit Ahluwalia, Lumity’s national employee benefits practice leader.

Voluntary benefits are playing a more critical role in helping employees achieve health and financial security.

These full-service EAPs go well beyond counseling. They understand the corporate culture, coach managers on mental health issues, provide training, and respond to crises.

Employers are uniquely positioned to provide the resources and assistance necessary to help workers afford fertility treatments.