9 benefit trends to watch in 2018
Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.
Student loan debt
Employers urged to fight for student loan legislation
At EBA's Workplace Benefits Summit, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis discussed his bill, which would make company contributions tax exempt.
How education benefits are reducing turnover
As the labor market tightens, annual frontline rates have soared over 100%, costing business leaders more than $10 billion per year.
Advocates urge employers to fight for student loan legislation
At EBN’s Benefits Forum & Expo, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis discussed his bill, which would make company contributions tax exempt.
How education benefits are reducing turnover
As the labor market tightens, annual frontline rates have soared over 100%, costing business leaders more than $10 billion per year.
Student loan program pays off for Rise Interactive
The digital marketing firm implemented the benefit earlier this year after employees complained education debts were stopping them from contributing to their 401(k).
Pay off student loans or save for retirement? The answer may be surprising
The answer is in the investment details. If employers offer a match, contribute at least enough money to get it. Matches are 'free money' that give an instant return.
Pay off student loans or save for retirement? The surprising answer
If an employer offers a match, employees should contribute at least enough money to get it.
Loan repayment benefits garner interest, yet lack full broker comprehension
More and more employers seek to offer education debt assistance programs as a means of retaining younger talent, but advisers may not have the time or manpower to fully invest in education on the products.
10 key takeaways from EBA’s Workplace Benefits Mania
Speakers at the conference shared how private exchanges are evolving, selling with technology, sales tips and more.
Employers with student loan benefits have the edge
About 80% of employees say they want to work for a company that offers a repayment program.
Student loan debt creates opportunity for advisers
In 2017, just 4% of companies offered student loan repayment assistance, but the industry is expected to grow to 26% by 2019, according to SHRM.
Employees willing to work longer, make less money for a more empathetic employer
Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.
Employees willing to work longer, make less money for a more empathetic employer
Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.
Memphis becomes first city to offer student debt benefit
The municipality partners with Tuition.io to help employees pay off loans in an effort to retain and attract talent.
Memphis becomes first city to offer student debt benefit
The municipality partners with Tuition.io to help employees pay off loans in an effort to retain and attract talent.
Personal experience inspired innovator to tackle student loans
CommonBond co-founder and CEO David Klein aims to help employees lower costs by utilizing data and technology.
Personal experience inspired innovator to tackle student loans
CommonBond co-founder and CEO David Klein aims to help employees lower costs by utilizing data and technology.
ID protection, student debt assistance heat up voluntary products race
Advisers need to stay up-to-date on these trends or risks becoming irrelevant to millennial clients.
New legislation could be a boon to debt assistance benefits
The Employer Participation in Repayment Act would give employers a tax break for providing employees up to $5,250 a year for education loans.
