Employee benefits

Companies aren’t really giving potential employees what they want, a new survey finds.

Spousal and survivor benefits have become outdated and no longer address the needs of today's families given divorce rates and the number of single households.

If the rich get richer, one way is they have better insurance, heftier 401(k) plans, and a sturdier all-around benefits package. And the trend is making America's already wide income gap even worse.

Each year, Employee Benefit Adviser magazine grants awards to recognize excellence and innovation in the field. Nominations are due July 25.

Even as eligibility rates rise, limited workforce participation and smaller premium increases have kept the employer health benefits landscape stable.

Most companies have been through ‘hell’ in the last year due to reporting requirements, says a Lockton exec who shared some of the biggest obstacles.

Chicago's recent PTO ordinance is only the latest example of a nationwide trend to mandate that employers provide paid time off to employees to care for themselves or their families — a trend certain to continue and expand.

Spousal and survivor benefits have become outdated and no longer address the needs of today's families given divorce rates and the number of single households.

Participation has increased 19% in the past five years because of design features that make it simple and quick for employees to participate in workplace retirement plans.

As the fiduciary rule creates challenges to old ways of growing retirement assets, it’s time to consider another source of growth: portability solutions.

An innovative program has employees shedding pounds without giving up their favorite food.

In a tough economic climate, Baltimore’s Gilman School went the extra mile to prepare its employees for retirement and buying a first home.

A number of savings apps for the Apple Watch are rolling out to help workers more easily manage retirement plans.

While experts agree automatic 401(k) features will help workers' retirement readiness, employers still remain skeptical – with many chalking their concerns up to added plan costs.

Employers are anticipating choppy waters with ACA, and also are slow to grapple with new overtime pay rules.

Smaller companies are missing out on cost-saving opportunities, including self-funding, narrow networks and pharmacy benefit carve-outs.

Employers must follow a diligent routine to avoid losing the farm, says columnist John Ludwig, who shares 3 mid-year duties to consider.

Baristas will soon have as much choice in their healthcare as customers do their beverages.

Obama's Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces final rule is currently on track for publication, possibly as soon as August 2016, and is likely to be implemented before the end of the year, absent intervention from the legislature or judiciary.

With employers increasingly turning to VBs to fill coverage gaps, insurers like Unum are offering new systems to automate enrollment.