Employee benefits

Salesforce.com said it will sell its customer software as a “Vaccine Cloud” that can help government agencies and health care providers build and manage their COVID-19 vaccine programs.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, 1 in 5 U.S. workers have taken a leave of some kind.

With 18 million veterans in the workplace, employers need to implement benefits that help them with the transition back to civilian life.

Employers should be looking for full-scope solutions to support employee well-being, says Goodpath CEO Bill Gianoukos.

Research from PwC shows there is a disconnect between employers and employees when it comes to what the return to work may look like post-pandemic.

The one-year mark since coronavirus engulfed the U.S. is here. Employers and employees are continuing to adapt to remote work while contemplating their plans for a return to the office.

Vaccine management company VaxAtlas launched a COVID platform to help employers track workforce vaccination rates, while simplifying the process for employees.

As employees struggle with their finances during COVID, employers like PwC and Noodles & Company are offering new solutions. Read more of our top stories from this week.

Through the HealthJoy app, First Person’s employer clients will have access to a personalized benefits wallet that will house their insurance, HSA, retirement and other employer provided benefits.

“This is the decade of the working family,” says Cleo CEO SarahJane Sacchetti. Benefits that support mental health and special needs will be a top priority in 2021.

While we all hope for an end to the pandemic, and a return to economic and social normalcy, in 2021, interest rates are likely to stay at their near-zero levels for the foreseeable future. Every dollar will count for retirement-savers.

The Big Four accounting firm says it worked hard to preserve its workforce and continue providing competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Providing student loan assistance has rapidly gained traction as an employee benefit because it’s often a win-win for employers and employees.

On-demand pay is the future of payroll processing, says Amy Cohen, director of total rewards at Noodles & Company.

Since COVID-19 hit the U.S., companies are seeing a spike in drug and alcohol overdoses during stay-at-home orders. What can employers do to support struggling employees?

Fertility and family planning services have seen a surge during COVID, says Peter Nieves, chief operating officer of WINFertility. Employees are planning ahead and utilizing these benefits before it’s too late.

The benefit allows employers to make contributions directly to employees' 529 accounts.

What will happen when patients finally feel comfortable returning to their healthcare providers’ offices? One survey projects a possible 5.3% increase in health plan costs for large employers in 2021.

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The company is working to identify programs run by people in underrepresented communities.