Voluntary benefits

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

Where does Donald Trump stand on parental leave, minimum wage and other important workplace issues? Here’s what employers need to know before he takes office today.

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.

On this Friday the 13th, here are 11 things employees are doing (or not doing) with their benefits that benefit managers might find kind of scary.

Though most workers are still in the dark about such products, they see the value once explained, according to Sun Life research.

There are three reasons the sale of a life policy to a third-party investor can be a good option, says Ovid’s Peter Colis.

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.

Identity theft insurance, financial counseling services, tuition assistance, elder care and egg freezing all are benefits that will continue to rise in popularity, predicts Purchasing Power’s Elizabeth Halkos.

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.

Eliminate common objections from prospects’ vocabulary through adviser Eric Silverman’s ‘proven system.’

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.

These four benefits professionals were recognized this year for their efforts helping employees get healthier, smarter and more financially aware.

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.

Better education methods and communication will make a huge difference in voluntary enrollment, says The Standard’s Kevin McNamara.

EBA bloggers spent 2016 discussing major changes to employee benefits, including what can be done to stem costs and save adviser salaries.