Voluntary benefits

A majority of employees regret their open enrollment decisions. What can HR do?

More than half of employees surveyed recently said they're disappointed in their open enrollment choices last year, with Gen Z registering the most regret. Here is what HR leaders can do to help.

Recession or not, 6 ways HR can support employee financial wellness

Financial wellbeing is already a priority for most employers, and a possible recession could boost its importance. A benefits expert offers advice for HR leaders looking to do more to support their employees.

5 key voluntary benefits to watch in 2025

A handful of these voluntary benefits are perennial favorites with employers, while others, like identity theft protection plans, are gaining steam among offerings.

Why voluntary benefits are a ‘game-changer’ for retention

Employers can create a supportive culture to attract and retain top talent by offering the right voluntary benefits.

Want to boost employees’ perception of HR? Look at your benefits strategies

Benefits strategies and their delivery can color how employees and leaders perceive HR, writes Sapient Insights Group's Stacey Harris.

One fix for financial wellness: modernizing insurance benefits language

HR and benefits leaders, along with insurers, must act now to simplify benefits language and drive increased adoption.

Lifestyle spending accounts poised to soar. What HR needs to know

Employers are increasingly giving employees a choice in the benefits that suit their needs via employer-funded lifestyle spending accounts.

How employers can ease back-to-school strain on parents

As parents rev up to get their kids back to school, here's how employers can reduce the strain on workers' time and finances.

The latest trend in employee retention? Even more pet benefits

After a surge in pet adoptions during COVID, more employers are turning to benefits like pet insurance and welcoming pets at work.

Be heard: 6 effective communication tips for open enrollment

In the hybrid world, open enrollment season is a new challenge. Here are some tips to maximize your benefits communication.