Keeping up with Silicon Valley: Better benefits, remote work
San Jose’s BlackBag Technologies has to compete with big tech firms to attract talent. But it’s finding its way with paid medical coverage and a remote work strategy.
Voluntary benefits
UnitedHealthcare, SmileDirectClub partner on new dental benefit
This marks the first time the teledentistry company has offered its services in-network with an insurer.
Not all clients understand the value of voluntary benefits. Here’s what brokers can do
Advisers are becoming more consultative when offering voluntary benefits, Prudential says.
What’s next for student loan benefits?
Employers can expect to see more innovative plan designs and legislative changes on student loan benefits, says Tuition.io CEO Scott Thompson.
Benefits Think Strategies to help clients attract and retain top talent
An Aflac executive shares tips for helping clients develop benefit packages workers will love.
Stephanie Shields
Aflac
Why Microsoft revamped its fertility benefits plan
To keep competitive, the tech titan looked to overhaul its package to design a more optimized program for healthy pregnancies and support fertility decisions across a broader range of life stages.
Is your fertility benefit excluding some employees?
Why one fertility doctor is advocating for employers to expand IVF and fertility benefit programs for LGBTQ employees.
Benefits Think Move over, financial wellness. It’s time for financial flexibility
Employer clients should consider adopting voluntary benefits — such as automated savings programs and employee purchase programs — to help employees better manage expenses.
Elizabeth Halkos
Purchasing Power LLC
Work-life balance? More like work-life integration
Tilson Technology Management upped its leave benefits, adding paid military leave, gradual return to work and extended parental leave.
Work-life balance? More like work-life integration
Tilson Technology Management upped its leave benefits, adding paid military leave, gradual return to work and extended parental leave.
Benefits Think How helping your clients target benefits goals can reap loyalty and business
Smart, holistic strategies mean sitting down with your client, including HR, benefits directors and even the CFO.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Workplace wellness programs barely move the needle
While the programs have grown to become an $8 billion industry, a new large-scale study finds the benefits to healthcare costs may be falling short.
Benefit pros on the move: MetLife, Springbuk, AmerisourceBergen
Employers are hiring and promoting executives in the insurance, digital health and advising industries.
Benefits Think Move over, financial wellness. It’s time for financial flexibility
Employers should consider adopting voluntary benefits — such as automated savings programs and employee purchase programs — to help employees better manage expenses.
Elizabeth Halkos
Purchasing Power LLC
Benefits Think 4 ways clients can address the opioid crisis
Encouraging employees and their family members who suffer from addiction to receive safe and effective treatment is only part of the solution.
Debra Nussbaum
Optum
Benefits Think 4 ways employers can address the opioid crisis
Encouraging employees and their family members who suffer from addiction to receive safe and effective treatment is only part of the solution.
Debra Nussbaum
Optum
Benefits Think Fertility benefits: Going above and beyond
Even clients offering these benefits might not recognize that women undergoing IVF require support and flexibility.
Kate Ryder
Maven
Benefits Think Fertility benefits: Going above and beyond
Even employers offering these benefits might not recognize that women undergoing IVF require support and flexibility.
Kate Ryder
Maven
How corporate social responsibility can boost your bottom line
The 401(k) industry doesn’t need another acronym, but advisers would be well advised to give a little TLC.
Fidelity rolls out benefits suite tailored to small businesses
The company’s new offering aims to help small and midsize employers more easily add and manage perks to attract and retain talent.
