Voluntary benefits

UPS, Penguin Random House, Baird and a growing number of companies are giving hourly workers a full suite of enviable perks — and seeing long-term loyalty as a result.

High-level trends such as a focus on financial security are affecting the voluntary benefit market, say Workplace Benefits Renaissance speakers Katie Dunnington and Alvin Heggie.

A new study finds that while employers offer these benefits, many don’t understand the scope in their workforce.

Advisers say client employees don't always understand the benefits of supplemental medical coverage

Aon signs definitive agreement to sell benefits administration and HR business process outsourcing platform to investment firm Blackstone.

As the options of employer-sponsored plans contract, advisers must remain competitive to capture clients.

By connecting the two, HR professionals add one-on-one employee communication to boost understanding and engagement and additional insurance options tailored to employees’ needs.

While workers with prescription lenses worry about exposure to harmful wave lengths, they are confused if their current eyewear offers proper safeguards.

While workers with prescription lenses worry about exposure to harmful wave lengths, they are confused if their current eyewear offers proper safeguards.

Employers are beginning to incorporate the voluntary benefit into existing wellness programs.

Employers are beginning to incorporate the voluntary benefit into existing wellness programs.

Incorporating traditionally self-selected benefits into the auto-enrollment process could lead to greater participation rates, more interest from employees.

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

Incorporating traditionally self-selected benefits into the auto-enrollment process could lead to greater participation rates, more interest from employees.

Even highly experienced benefit advisers don’t often recognize a greater level of disability protection exists for executives at risk of losing up to 80% of their monthly income.

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

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Such an adjustment will make it easier for all stakeholders to do business going forward, says SE2’s Mary Anne Durall.

Strategic recruiting, proper time management and strong ‘soft’ benefits help achieve overarching goals, says Aldor H. Delp.

Student loan repayment program, free gym membership and a stocked kitchen and bar are among the benefits offered to employees at the Austin-based PR analytics company.