Employee benefits

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.

Employers should consider adding student loan benefits, if they want to attract potential hires.

“A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners,” says Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong.

With so much stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace, managers and colleagues are often afraid of asking how someone is doing. Yet, noticing small warning signs and checking in with the employee shows caring and concern.

The new cards allow consumers to earn rewards on health and wellness products.

Hourly employees will get the equivalent of four hours of pay after getting the vaccine, while salaried workers will receive additional store labor hours to accommodate their time away from the store.

The rule permitting a plan sponsor to allow qualified individuals to delay their loan payments that may generate the most lasting impact for plan sponsors.

“This acquisition strengthens our comprehensive data, software and services platform while delivering the innovation that the industry has been waiting for,” Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of PRO Unlimited, said.

Wolverine Worldwide, SAP and Progressive have all added to or expanded their benefits to provide employees with pet-specific programs.

Working parents need more child care solutions in 2021. One benefit company is making on-demand virtual child care an accessible option.

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