11 benefits workers want
Employees say they are likely to move to a new employer for perks such as flexible schedules, bonuses and paid leave.
Voluntary benefits
Tax reform, tight labor market bust open the lid on benefits
CVS Health, Estée Lauder Companies and Lowe’s are among hundreds of companies adding enhanced perks to address the growing concerns of today’s workforce.
Transamerica, Businessolver team up to link wealth, health recordkeeping
The firms partnered to offer an integrated platform where employees can enroll in their workplace retirement, medical and voluntary benefits plans.
Benefits Think How employers can fight absenteeism, presenteeism with benefits
Helping employees care for their physical, emotional and financial health, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance, will ensure they continue to show up for work and are in top form while on the job.
Steve Horvath
CoreSource
Noodles & Company adds breast milk shipping, adoption assistance to growing benefits package
The fast-casual pasta chain expanded its benefits as part of its “best places to work” initiative.
Dollar General adds parental leave, adoption benefits
The retailer is the latest company to enhance family-friendly perks for both full- and part-time workers.
Broadridge Financial Solutions updates parental leave policy to be gender-neutral
The fintech company expanded its benefits for all new moms and dads and is offering more vacation days.
9 rising trends in voluntary benefits
Enhancements in decision support tools, e-enrollment and more are coming, The Standards’ Kevin McNamara says.
More companies pick up platforms to help conquer college debt
Gradifi’s growing demand for tuition payment benefits signals growth for the student loan perk among employers.
HR Center of Excellence encourages more thoughtful approach to benefits
Paycor examines six pillars to benchmark, including people management and employee experience, to improve industry practices.
Benefits Think How clients should reshape total rewards packages
Automating contributions that help employees plan to buy a home, welcome a new child or pay off student loan debt could relieve workers’ financial stress.
Harry Gottlieb
Jellyvision
5 employee recognition software providers to know
Bucketlist, Motivosity and Recognize are some of the platform vendors giving employers tools to better spot and acknowledge key staffers.
15 employers that boosted benefits in wake of tax reform
Aflac, Chipotle, Starbucks and Visa are among the employers investing their tax savings back into the workplace.
Benefits Think How employers should reshape total rewards packages
Automating contributions that help employees plan to buy a home, welcome a new child or pay off student loan debt could relieve workers’ financial stress.
Harry Gottlieb
Jellyvision
HR Center of Excellence encourages more thoughtful approach to benefits
Paycor examines six pillars to benchmark, including people management and employee experience, to improve industry practices.
Benefits Think How clients can best engage millennials in benefits
Firms should embrace technology, target communication efforts and help younger employees pick the right health plan.
Chris Caldari
Corporate Synergies
Lowe’s latest benefit? Tuition for trade skill certification
The retailer will partner with Guild Education to provide employees opportunities to pursue training in skills such as carpentry, plumbing or appliance repair.
Benefits Think How employers can best engage millennials in benefits
Firms should embrace technology, target communication efforts and help younger employees pick the right health plan.
Chris Caldari
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think The emerging link between employee well-being and cyber security services
Throughout the process of handling ID theft, many workers worry about the extent of the fraud and its impact on their financial future.
Page Elliott
CyberScout
Employers mixed on how to share tax reform savings with employees
Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.
