Employee benefits

This year’s worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the reasons why employers should consider a self-insured strategy over a fully insured model.

Just because it’s not safe to be outside doesn’t mean employees can’t help working parents schedule a plethora of activities to keep kids busy while they work.

The pharmacy and retail giant partnered with the weight loss app Naturally Slim.

Employers can help employees prepare for and manage high healthcare costs related to COVID-19 as well as large medical bills related to other health conditions such as serious illness or accidents several ways.

While it can be a great outlet for employees who want to help coworkers, or their favorite charities during the pandemic, PTO sharing can also present tax issues if not handled properly.

As the coronavirus keeps employees from taking vacation, that unused time off can be converted into direct payments on their student loans.

While it does not solve all problems, virtual care offers a highly flexible, low resource approach that, with many patients, can deliver a positive care experience with equal or better quality at lower cost.

As employees are demanding more flexibility from benefits, many companies are looking for new ways to keep employees engaged and happy through the pandemic.

A new partnership aims to support safe returns to the workplace through FDA-authorized testing.

While recessions are almost impossible to predict, employers can plan for the financial impact caused by workforce adjustments that inevitably happen every year.

Both employer clients and CVS employees will have access to an app that helps people manage their anxiety and stress.

Employers can consider several alternatives to craft an open enrollment and benefits education and engagement strategy that addresses these issues.

To stave off burnout and avoid a year-end vacation crunch, employers need to encourage workers to use their time off.

The online shopping giant is partnering with Crossover Health to provide primary care to its workforce.

“The U.S. desperately needs more care policies, spending, and federal and state infrastructure, so that Americans with care responsibilities can stay in the workforce,” says Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy.

Early retirement is on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how employers can support employees and offset talent loss.

The initiative aims to promote a culture of acceptance around returning to the workplace and the rising mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Around 20% of employers don’t plan on offering caregiving benefits. Here’s why they should reconsider.

A good return-to-work solution should involve a mobile app or a screening survey that allows employees to perform a daily self-assessment, but this should work in tandem with virtual care or telehealth services.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The 2020 annual Benny Awards recognizes important accomplishments by HR and benefits leaders under extraordinary times.