6 tips for multi-year enrollment success
Employers should prioritize employee communications, perform face-to-face re-enrollments each year and measure results.
Voluntary benefits
Voluntary benefits key to helping employees with rising health costs
The popularity of supplemental coverage — including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance — continues to rise as employers assist workers in combating high medical prices.
Mastercard extends bereavement leave
The credit card giant said a meeting with Facebook inspired the move to give employees up to four weeks of paid time off to grieve the loss of a family member.
Charitable giving builds strong ties between employer, community
Why one company takes giving so seriously, and how it engages its employees through philanthropic benefits to give and volunteer year-round.
17 companies with savvy benefits
While paying for top talent is important, studies consistently show that money isnt the only thing that makes people happy at work. The Financial Post compiled a list of 17 companies that offer some pretty amazing benefits and perks.
Top 10 trends influencing the workplace
Employers can expect to see more technology, a bigger focus on employee benefits and an enhanced job candidate experience in the next few years.
Texas rules against benefits for same-sex spouses
Experts warn there may be copycat lawsuits, but say they don’t anticipate any widespread changes that will affect private sector employers.
EBN Benny Award nomination deadline extended
Employee Benefit News will recognize professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the employee benefits/human resources field.
Employers can save big bucks by offering telecommuting
The work arrangement, which is growing in popularity, can decrease real estate costs as well as employee absenteeism and turnover.
McDonald’s supersizes education benefits
Through a partnership with Cengage, the fast food giant is helping employees earn a high school diploma.
Benefits Think How to protect workers’ retirement with LTC benefits
Long-term care insurance is a blind spot for many employers, but neglecting it leaves employees open to huge financial risk, says adviser William Upson.
Employers can save big bucks by offering telecommuting
The perk, which is growing in popularity, can decrease real estate costs as well as employee absenteeism and turnover.
Benefits Think How to protect workers’ retirement with LTC benefits
Long-term care insurance is a blind spot for most consultants, but neglecting it leaves employees open to huge financial risk, says adviser William Upson.
Employer group urges Christie to veto paid family leave expansion
Proposed legislation in New Jersey will be financially and administratively taxing to large employers, especially those that operate in every state, says ERISA Industry Committee.
Patagonia’s secret to employee engagement? Onsite daycare
One executive from the outdoor retailer explains how its popular perk works, while urging other employers to extend family benefits.
Benefits Think Has retention become employers’ biggest concern?
As the talent war heats up, workers are demanding perks that help improve their quality of life. And organizations are finally taking note.
Kathryn Mayer
Employee Benefit News
Indiana University to offer paid parental leave to staff
Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.
Technology further influencing benefits management
New analytics tools are enhancing clients’ abilities to target and engage employees.
Indiana University to offer paid parental leave to staff
Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.
SHRM working on bill to enhance paid leave, flexible policies
The HR organization is pushing for employers to provide alternate work arrangements and a minimum level of time off.
