Voluntary benefits

From boosting mental health benefits to improving company culture, a variety of hot topics dominated the HR association’s annual conference.

Non-traditional worksite offerings like pre-payday loans and student tuition repayment are providing brokers new ways to beef up packages.

If workers "don't fully understand how rich and robust the benefit offerings are, then shame on the department for not communicating that well," an HR executive says.

The new legislation includes a generous offering for low-income workers.

Managing these family-friendly perks can help employers eliminate wasted benefit dollars while improving the quality of care and increasing employee retention.

If workers "don't fully understand how rich and robust the benefit offerings are, then shame on the department for not communicating that well," an HR executive says.

Submissions are due July 24 for Employee Benefit Adviser’s annual awards recognizing excellence and leadership in the field.

The insurance provider added check-ups and hearing aids to its voluntary offerings.

Employee Benefit News’ annual Benny Awards recognize professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the employee benefits/human resources field.

The program helps workers’ children develop entrepreneurial skills and prepare for careers in business.

Trupo is now providing accident, dental, specified disease and cancer insurance to gig workers.

Private companies large and small are lapping federal and state laggards — but much remains to be done.

Before the sudden downturn, the ranks of workers filing disability claims had been climbing for decades.

Private companies large and small are lapping federal and state laggards — but much remains to be done.

The largest subset of the workforce is adopting the most pets, making related benefits increasingly desirable.

The employee assistance program will be a fully integrated service within the company’s mobile app.

If implemented correctly, bereavement leave, EAP programs and paid time off can help employees cope with trauma.

The largest subset of the workforce is adopting the most pets, making related benefits increasingly desirable.

The employee assistance program will be a fully integrated service within the company’s mobile app.

Restaurant teams have the chance to earn up to a month’s worth of pay.