Voluntary benefits

From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.

Clients can now automatically enroll workers in the voluntary benefit with an opt-out option.

While advisers might recommend voluntary non-medical benefits to employers, many often lack the personal experience of having them in their own benefits packages.

From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.

From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.

Not every workplace perk is on the rise. Here are the offerings that are not as popular as they once were, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual benefits survey.

Earth Day isn’t the only time employers embrace charitable and volunteer events. Many offer paid time off and organize service days year-round.

Giving Tuesday isn’t the only time employers embrace charitable and volunteer events. These companies offer paid volunteer time off for employees and organize companywide service days throughout the year.

Adobe, Kronos, H&M and Southwest Airlines are among the companies offering its employees special incentives to donate.

Employers should get leadership involved and add recognition and incentives for participating workers.

Adobe, Kronos, H&M and Southwest Airlines are among the companies offering its employees special incentives to donate.

Employers should get leadership involved and add recognition and incentives for participating workers.

Perks including employee purchase programs and student loan repayment plans will continue to be popular in the coming year.

From rising HSA balances and increased 401(k) contribution limits to student loan benefits and EAPs, these trends should make both employers and employees feel grateful.

From rising HSA balances and increased 401(k) contribution limits to student loan benefits and EAPs, these trends should make both advisers, employers and employees feel grateful.

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