Voluntary benefits

The restaurant chain is now offering workers the ability to consult external work advisers using the mobile app Bravely.

Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.

Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.

From virtual reality and gamification to mobile apps and wellness videos, these visionaries are using technology to help employers get their employees healthier, happier and more engaged than ever before.

The company’s new policy will offer new mothers a minimum of 26 weeks of paid time off.

Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.

The deadline for nominations has been extended. Honorees will be selected based on contributions to the field and work elevating women in the industry.

"Today's job seekers are looking for ways to find purpose in their work and align their personal values with their day-to-day jobs," one expert says.

Hilton, Hyland and Kohler are among the companies that recently partnered with provider Milk Stork to offer the benefit to employees who travel for work.

Hilton, Hyland and Kohler are among the companies that recently partnered with provider Milk Stork to offer the benefit to employees who travel for work.

Self-funding may be the ultimate way to provide more plan design flexibility and drive down costs.

Advance Financial joins the growing list of employers helping employees pay down educational debt.

Mother’s Day may be over, but here are a few benefits employers should consider to assist mothers and fathers.

Many employees aren’t taking advantage of the benefits they’re offered, according to Benefitfocus's new index tool. But employers can help.

Employee retirement contributions soared 15% from last year, Fidelity Investments says.

Adding the perk “can have some serious financial ramifications,” one Deloitte researcher says.

The company is trying to remove one barrier preventing workers from getting help.

The food company says hundreds of policy changes, manager training and enhanced employee communications have been key to rolling out its newly enhanced paid parental and caregiving leave policies.

Employers are using a game called the Outbreak to encourage their employees to increase their step count — and have fun in the process.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for clients and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.