Voluntary benefits

Now is an “opportunity to advance the conversation around mental health and well-being,” says Aetna’s head of behavioral health.

The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated how incompatible the workday is with raising children.

“Inclusion programs for the low vision community are critical, though these programs are being challenged by the impact of COVID-19,” says Robert Vaters, CEO of eSight.

Workers who make at least 60 deliveries a week can apply for the family care stipend, according to a Postmates spokeswoman.

Employees who are still at work now have a vested interest in adding financial protections for themselves and their families — whether it comes through supplemental health coverage or additional welfare coverage.

Now, more than ever, employers need to be prioritizing benefits to fit the needs of these employees.

Implemented in early April the benefit is available to all of Microsoft's global employees, including hourly and salaried workers.

A new collaboration between WINFertility and Dadi helps male employees to get the right fertility testing, information and support.

Contract workers play a significant role in the U.S. economy, but they aren’t afforded the same benefits as full-time employees.

Today’s sandwich generation now looks to employers for support with aging parents. Companies are beginning to add new benefits like work flexibility and care resources.

Employees are more driven when the success of the company directly impacts their earnings.

An integrated healthcare model can treat behavioral health issues more holistically than relying on add-on benefits.

“It’s an unfortunate part of the traditional law firm model that you are penalized if you back off the throttle — an absolute necessity when you have a child,” one lawyer says.

“This student loan repayment benefit has the potential to mobilize American businesses both large and small to dramatically reduce the overall amount of student debt,” says Tuition.io CEO Scott Thompson.

As social distancing becomes the norm, employees are looking for ways to care for loved ones.

“It does bring to life the effect of an economic downturn and the results that will have in the health benefits space,” says David Henka, CEO of ActiveRADAR.

CVS expands their benefits to include voluntary perks like mental health support and caregiving tools.

The exterminator service provider’s parent company has launched a debt repayment benefit program.

The coronavirus card will include real-time updates from the Centers for Disease Control regarding support and testing.

HR wants to know the best allocation for healthcare spending is in a way that employees value and will have the highest impact.