Voluntary benefits

Employers need to be ready to offer benefits and workplace perks that match employees most important needs.

The breast milk shipping company has been growing rapidly this year as more employers see the value of adding family-friendly benefits.

Research points to automation, robotics and advances in safety as contributing factors to a decrease in claims frequency. However, severity is up — and wearables could help.

Advisers should focus on bringing new holistic financial wellness offerings to clients.

Workers, 35 and under, view stock plan benefits differently than older generations, and want greater participation in companies’ growth potential.

By getting more information in front of workers, benefit managers can help them make smarter decisions and select the best options.

As a way to improve employee retention, companies are increasingly offering benefits like adoption and surrogacy reimbursement to create a fully inclusive and diverse workplace.

The number of employers offering workers student debt help has risen to 8% from 4%, according to SHRM.

The son of the late Supreme Court justice is “highly respected,” industry leaders say, noting the younger Scalia’s industry and institutional knowledge would be a benefit to businesses.

The outgoing secretary’s deputy, Patrick Pizzella, will be named acting secretary of the department.

The food service giant has invested $90 million toward improving benefits, wages and training and development for employees.

There are 43 million Americans tending to a family member in need. Here’s how clients can help.

There are 43 million Americans tending to a family member in need. Here’s how clients can help.

Employers should plan ahead of open enrollment to educate workers about the advantages of these plans.

Employers should plan ahead of open enrollment to educate workers about the advantages of these plans.

As the role of the adviser evolves, education programs are expanding beyond traditional offerings to focus more on human capital management.

As the role of the adviser evolves, education programs are expanding beyond traditional offerings to focus more on human capital management.

The company has added the insurance to its supplemental health portfolio, which includes benefits for X-rays, hospital stays or prescription drugs.

Some experts say the labor secretary’s departure could expedite the department’s regulatory agenda.