Employee benefits

“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.

The annual Rising Stars in Advising list showcases young talent making a difference in the benefits industry.

Research shows that both a match and automatic enrollment have significant positive effects, especially on groups that tend to have lower participation and contribution rates.

In order to succeed, nonprofits require more than a strong base of dedicated donors and volunteers. They need to hire and retain devoted and passionate full-time staff.

As medication costs continue to rise, employers should implement these strategies to mitigate the financial burden of pharmaceutical prices.

This rise of the so-called grey divorce has created a number of uncommon and complex issues for retirement accounts.

Auto enrollment and auto escalation led to a 97% participation rate in SSI Group’s 401(k) benefit, the firm's HR director says.

“We’ve designed Expensify.org so people can see exactly where the donations are going in order to increase the emotional connection,” says CEO David Barrett.

It is important for entrepreneurs to have an exit strategy and to take control of their debt.

The program aims to help at-risk employees reduce their weight and increase exercising.

Rural residents are less likely to be covered by employer-sponsored plans and, therefore, more likely to face high deductibles than their urban counterparts.

Refreshing your company policies will help avoid legal and liability issues.

Ill-prepared investors are advised to vigorously plan their expenses and aggressively save in their 401(k)s and IRAs.

Open communication and an updated employee assistance plan are crucial for helping your employees in the event of a natural disaster.

Some banks and fintechs have already introduced pet-friendly policies in the office. Here are five reasons why it works.

Companies including Uber and Postmates are taking legal action to keep from treating their independent contractors as employees.

Wellness- and student loan-focused offerings are just two of this year's innovative perks that will gain speed in the new year, our prognosticators say.

Making savings automatic and quantifiable can streamline the process of getting employees involved in saving for retirement and other financial goals.

Employees will have access to hundreds of themed sessions aimed to improve mental health, stress and anxiety.

Financially stressed workers hurt companies through higher healthcare costs and lost productivity. Programs to help them are not just an option for employers, but a business imperative.