Voluntary benefits

Adding elements outside of traditional employee assistance program structure, raises utilization by more than 20%, data show.

Businesses see the importance of elder care and child leave but the numbers are just beginning to recover from the post-2008 lows.

In polling employees, a company discovers debt is holding them back from enrolling in other critical benefits, such as retirement.

In polling employees, a company discovers debt is holding them back from enrolling in other critical benefits, such as retirement.

Adding elements outside of traditional employee assistance program structure, raises utilization by more than 20%, data show.

Employers should help workers pay down credit cards and student loans so they can then focus attention on emergency savings, says Fidelity Investment executive at the NAPA 401k Summit.

By blurring worksite and group, advisers can redirect health savings and cover more employees in the process.

Offering coverage strengthens relationships with clients and can be financially rewarding down the road.

Automatic 401(k) enrollment and financial education are just some of the offerings that can make a big difference with employees.

Automatic 401(k) enrollment and financial education are just some of the offerings that can make a big difference with employees.