Employee benefits

The fastest-growing workforce population is also adopting the most pets, making the coverage an increasingly requested benefit.

Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.

Employees are unsure of how to choose benefits and save for medical expenses, according to Alegeus research.

Flexible scheduling, a workplace culture centered on trust and employee recognition programs are vital to employers’ attraction and retention efforts, suggest two new reports.

Technology and a renewed interest in long-term care are fueling changes in the employee benefits field, according to Aite Group.

‘Favoring’ individual employees is permitted in some cases, but seldom recommended, says HUB’s Dennis Fiszer.

Today's busy workforce needs realistic benefits that solve day-to-day challenges and maximize convenience, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.

Some policies may create economic incentives for employees’ partners to stay out of the workforce, says CBIZ’s Zack Pace.

It's been historically low, but that is starting to change as utilization picks up, explains Aon Chief Health Actuary Tim Nimmer. Watch as he shares what is behind the shift.

Advisers can help employees who, an Alegeus report shows, are unsure of how to choose benefits and save for expenses.

The benefit often lacks active C-suite support, yet research shows poor oral health can be linked to serious illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.

For initiatives to be successful, employers should forget about participation and concentrate on engagement, says Brad Cooper, CEO of US Corporate Wellness.

One reason for the shift includes more plan sponsors implementing high-performance networks with more limited provider choices, according to PwC’s Health Research Institute.

‘Favoring’ individual employees is permitted in some cases, but seldom recommended, says HUB’s Dennis Fiszer.

Fair wages and health benefits are a given, but many companies are looking to expand these offerings by giving employees more freedom to choose when and how they get their work done.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is now using non-stabilized rates to determine qualification for under $15-million exemption

There are situations where the policies may create economic incentives for employees’ spouses to stay out of the workforce, says Zack Pace of consulting firm CBIZ.

Retirement plan design must include participant investment advice, online education and automatic features, says adviser Robert C. Lawton.

Comprehensive wellness plans are now taking a look at oral health needs and forging a stronger connection to overall well-being.

The expanded Canada Pension Plan is aimed at countering dwindling workplace pension access for younger generations pinched by a weak economy and soaring home prices.