Employee Benefit News - April 2019

A group called the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, representing more than 8 million workers, is partnering with health startups to transform employee care — and change the industry in the process.

A direct primary care model saved me from having a horrible health outcome. Can we embrace other new ideas to turn a broken system around?

“It’s an extension of their brand,” Financial Finesse CEO Liz Davidson says.

Starting next year, employees at the insurance company can trade up to 40 hours of unused vacation time for a payment to their student loan provider.

HandsFree Health developed its WellBe virtual assistant to help people navigate the healthcare system, including out-of-pocket expenses for care.

The media company created a public-facing website to promote its offerings, echoing a broader trend toward personalized engagement strategies.

Zapier axed the document and instead focuses on asking candidates job-specific questions.

Benefits professionals from Newell Brands, Blink Fitness and more say they automatically enroll new employees in a 401(k) program during the onboarding process — and it’s paying off.

More than two-thirds of retirees say they live as well or better in retirement than when they were working.

The employer added a retirement savings match in January for its more than 300 U.S. workers.

More employers are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.