Voluntary benefits

Employees typically uninterested in voluntary benefits express a willingness to consider products when information is provided through a variety of mediums outside open enrollment, says LIMRA's Ron Neyer.

High-performing workers take more time off throughout the year, suggesting employers might consider a generous PTO policy.

High-performing workers take more time off throughout the year, suggesting employers might consider a generous PTO policy.

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

Employees typically uninterested in voluntary benefits express a willingness to consider products when information is provided through a variety of mediums outside open enrollment., says LiMA's Ron Neyer.

Implementing a policy that allows workers’ four-legged friends isn’t as daunting as some may believe, and can give back tenfold through increased engagement and less absenteeism.

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Employees of the tech firm will be able to take four weeks of paid time off to take care of an ailing immediate family member.

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Employers that offer MetLaw can provide their employees with identity theft protection.

Employers that offer MetLaw can provide their employees with identity theft protection.

LTCI offers an array of tech and educational tools to make signing up for LTC as easy as dental coverage.

Advisers must help employers who want to attract top talent to offer their employees a wide array of product options.

Offering too many elective benefits at once confuses employees and becomes counter-productive.

Jobs resource website Glassdoor released its annual rankings of top employers based on workers’ evaluations. These companies are the cream of the crop.

These industry experts are making significant contributions to employee health and retirement plans.

Submissions are due July 28 for Employee Benefit Adviser’s annual awards recognizing excellence and leadership in the field.

The popularity of supplemental coverage — including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance — continues to rise as employers assist workers in combating high medical prices.

The program, which is in collaboration with vendor Best Upon Request, helps expecting and new mothers balance home and work life.

Employers should prioritize employee communications, perform face-to-face re-enrollments each year and measure results.