Voluntary benefits

In advance of the next presidential debate, here’s a look at how the two candidates compare on paid parental leave, eldercare and childcare.

Nearly half of employees open to leaving their job are actively searching, says new Aon Hewitt study.

Brian Kost of Standard Insurance Co. guides the way to avoiding the pitfalls of implementing a new hardship plan.

Nearly half of employees open to leaving their job are actively searching, says new Aon Hewitt study.

Employers need to find the right mix of worksite products to manage multiple generations in the workplace, says benefits consultant Nick Park.

From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, a growing number of companies are encouraging mothers — and fathers — to take time off to care for their newborns. Should you follow suit?

From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, a growing number of companies are encouraging mothers — and fathers — to take time off to care for their newborns. Should you follow suit?

By complying with ACA, employers are contributing to the advancement of civilization, says Aetna’s Michael Lacroix.

Often labeled a stressful process, MetLife provides tips on how to take the pain out of the new plan.

When the money is tight, work ethic often suffers. That is why companies are offering supplemental benefits to reduce these pain points.

A study from Xerox finds that employers are using benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance to give employees peace of mind when it comes to money matters.

These professionals are developing custom solutions for clients across healthcare, retirement, technology and a broad range of benefits while growing business revenue.

Employers should work with vendors, attorneys to amend their product menu before regulations come into effect, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.

Paying for a funeral is never cheap and basic life insurance coverage may not cover the whole bill.

By complying with ACA, employers are contributing to the advancement of civilization, says Aetna’s Michael Lacroix.

Combining voluntary with major medical offerings in today’s self-service technology environment allows brokers to improve participation.

The industry’s best benefits professionals help us realize there’s more to the business than talking regulatory matters or embracing the latest technology; it’s about how to best serve employees.

Some options are better at reducing the expense of such services than others, say Universal Health Advisors John Mickner and Tim Cummings.

How BJ’s Wholesale Club’s vice president of human resources operations got 25,000 employees to get healthy, quit smoking and finally understand how their benefits work.

Wellness vendors are completely unregulated and need to use a code of conduct to remain ethical, says Quizzify’s Al Lewis.