Voluntary benefits

A new report by Benefitfocus shows differences in healthcare cost across the U.S. and how HDHP participation continues to increase yet out-of-pocket cost continues to rise as well.

Employers should consider these programs to help control medical expenses while maintaining employee coverage levels.

ID theft protection, pet insurance, long-term care insurance, critical-illness insurance and hospital indemnity are seen as essential aspect of modern employment.

Employers including American Express, Deloitte and Salesforce offer benefits including paid parental leave, fertility treatments and flexible schedules that make moms and dads happy at work and at home.

A new report by Benefitfocus shows differences in healthcare cost across the U.S. and how HDHP participation continues to increase yet out-of-pocket cost continues to rise as well.

ID theft protection, pet insurance, long-term care insurance, critical-illness insurance and hospital indemnity are seen as essential aspect of modern employment.

Benefits managers with employees in the Empire State need to consider eligibility, qualifying events and coordination with accrued PTO policies.

Advisers should consider these programs to help employer clients control medical expenses while maintaining employee coverage levels.

Benefits managers with employees in the Empire State need to consider eligibility, qualifying events and coordination with accrued PTO policies.

The biopharmaceutical giant says it made the changes to better complement its work-life benefits and remain competitive.

The biopharmaceutical giant says it made the changes to better complement its work-life benefits and remain competitive.

Citing tax reform savings, the fast food chain will invest $150 million over the next five years for tuition assistance for its workers.

The growing popularity of perquisites like flexible work schedules, professional development and student loan repayments is catching adviser’s attention.

The growing popularity of perquisites like flexible work schedules, professional development and student loan repayments is catching adviser’s attention.

As more states, cities and municipalities adopt policies, benefits managers should stay abreast of regulatory obligations, keep employees updated and consider using tech to help manage plans.

CVS Health, Estée Lauder Companies and Lowe’s are among hundreds of companies adding enhanced perks to address the growing concerns of today’s workforce.

Spurred by tax reform savings and a tight labor market, AutoNation, Chipotle, Lowe’s and Hostess are among the companies that have enhanced perks.

The Mexican-inspired food chain expanded its partnership with Guild Education to bring continuing development benefits to 210,000 workers.

The gaming entertainment-company expanded its employee benefits to include a six-month bassinet rental.

Employees say they are likely to move to a new employer for perks such as flexible schedules, bonuses and paid leave.