Voluntary benefits

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.

The firms partnered to offer an integrated platform where employees can enroll in their workplace retirement, medical and voluntary benefits plans.

Helping employees care for their physical, emotional and financial health, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance, will ensure they continue to show up for work and are in top form while on the job.

The fast-casual pasta chain expanded its benefits as part of its “best places to work” initiative.

The retailer is the latest company to enhance family-friendly perks for both full- and part-time workers.

The fintech company expanded its benefits for all new moms and dads and is offering more vacation days.

Enhancements in decision support tools, e-enrollment and more are coming, The Standards’ Kevin McNamara says.

Gradifi’s growing demand for tuition payment benefits signals growth for the student loan perk among employers.

Paycor examines six pillars to benchmark, including people management and employee experience, to improve industry practices.

Automating contributions that help employees plan to buy a home, welcome a new child or pay off student loan debt could relieve workers’ financial stress.

Bucketlist, Motivosity and Recognize are some of the platform vendors giving employers tools to better spot and acknowledge key staffers.

Aflac, Chipotle, Starbucks and Visa are among the employers investing their tax savings back into the workplace.

Automating contributions that help employees plan to buy a home, welcome a new child or pay off student loan debt could relieve workers’ financial stress.

Paycor examines six pillars to benchmark, including people management and employee experience, to improve industry practices.

Firms should embrace technology, target communication efforts and help younger employees pick the right health plan.

The retailer will partner with Guild Education to provide employees opportunities to pursue training in skills such as carpentry, plumbing or appliance repair.

Firms should embrace technology, target communication efforts and help younger employees pick the right health plan.

Throughout the process of handling ID theft, many workers worry about the extent of the fraud and its impact on their financial future.

Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.

The home improvement retailer has added adoption assistance and stretched paid parental leave while also allowing new employees to enroll in health benefits sooner.