FinFit offers free early wage access to employer clients
Employers are increasingly turning to advanced pay tools as a way to help employees who may be financially unstable.
Employee benefits
Ways retired couples can curb their spending
Clients can void overspending by seeking out sales and discounts to lower their food and entertainment costs.
The current state of paid leave in the workplace
“When it comes to leave, there is still an opportunity to meet the specific needs of your population,” says LuAnn Heinen, vice president at Business Group on Health.
Benefits Think My Plan B for retiring as an adviser
A succession plan is not only for retirement but in the event of premature death, serious illness or incapacity.
Carolyn McClanahan
Life Planning Partners
Benefitfocus expands benefits offering with caregiver platform
More employers are recognizing that there is a need for comprehensive caretaker benefits.
Why clients need more than one source of retirement income
While it’s recommended they have at least three sources when they retire, just 6.8% of savers have done so, according to a report.
Unum increases adoption benefit limit to $25,000
The company also expanded benefits to include a variety of family planning options, from fertility treatments to adoption and surrogacy.
Treatment for burnout is still an uncomfortable topic in the workplace
The global economy loses $1 trillion a year in productivity as a result of depression and anxiety but those seeking treatment often face stigmas to getting help.
Bank of America hires 10,000 veterans
The banking giant celebrates 100 years of prioritizing military hires through specialized benefits and mentorship programs.
How to achieve diversification on the road to retirement
"Since no one has a crystal ball to predict what will happen, I advise saving money on both sides of the tax fence," an expert says.
Benefits Think Family planning benefits are growing up fast
Companies are recognizing the necessity of offering fertility treatments, adoption and surrogacy benefits to their employees.
CenturyLink teams with Care.com for backup care benefit
Caregiver responsibilities are stressful and can have a negative impact on an employee’s ability to do their work.
Why Gen X is the least prepared for retirement
While retirement readiness among Americans has improved in general, Gen Xers are struggling with housing, college and medical costs, a survey finds.
Benefits Think Is early wage access a benefit or just another loan?
A challenging discussion surrounds the health of these programs relative to the employees
David Kilby
FinFit
McDonald’s app offers employees career advancement benefit
“We recognize this as a gap that our employees say that they are not getting elsewhere,” a McDonald’s executive says.
Reducing the stigma of mental illness with digital treatment options
Digital platform SilverCloud Health is making treatment more accessible for millions struggling with mental health issues.
Benefits Think Recordkeepers play a critical role in helping employees benefit from the Secure Act
Employees will need more education and guidance when it comes to taking advantage of their defined contribution plans.
Kara Melber
Corporate Insight
Increase in paid parental leave policies still leave women behind
Careers with a high number of men, like finance and technology, are much more likely to get paid time off to care for newborns than those in other female-populated industries, like healthcare and retail.
Busting the myths around disability inclusive workplaces
Some employers may believe that they don’t have jobs that fit that population of employees, but that isn’t the way to think about it.
Conversations newlyweds need for a healthy retirement
After developing a plan to cover their bills and emergency expenses, clients in a new marriage are advised to start working on their long-term goals.
