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The program aims to help at-risk employees reduce their weight and increase exercising.

Wellness- and student loan-focused offerings are just two of this year's innovative perks that will gain speed in the new year, our prognosticators say.

From IVF treatments and egg freezing to medication and counseling, here is what clients are offering to help employees become parents.

From IVF treatments and egg freezing to medication and counseling, here is what employers are offering to help employees become parents.

The breast milk shipping company has delivered more than three million ounces of milk since launching in 2015.

“If you just start talking about retirement savings, that can feel out of reach for a lot of people,” says CEO Leigh Phillips.

Workplace flexibility, technology, wellness and more should be top of mind as human resource managers look to better engage employees.

The definition of employee wellness is expanding to include student loan debt relief, EAPs and retirement benefits, experts say.

Experts provide guidance on how benefits can help the workforce cope in the aftermath of a catastrophe.

Andrew Barnes, founder of Perpetual Guardian, says a four-day workweek had positive results for his business and his staff.

About 75% of millennials expect their employer to participate in social good.

These programs can be great retention tools that help employees add to their retirement savings.

Employees on parental leave will have an option to ease back into work through a part-time schedule.

Vivvi offers employees a way to better integrate their work and personal responsibilities.

About 65% of the staff at Northern Rivers Family Service are burdened with education loans.

Contingent employees are going without essential employee benefits like health insurance and 401(k) plans.

Dr. Stephanie Canale was stumped when her baby girl stopped putting on weight despite drinking “volumes” of breast milk.

“Tackling student debt is vital today if we hope to set employees up for long-term financial success,” says Scott Whatley, president of E-Trade.

Allstate Benefits, Cigna and Pets Best are among the employers that are participating in the program.

The deal allows the company to capitalize on a benefit that is growing in popularity.