Employee Benefit News Magazine - June 2017

HR professionals from Aon, BlackRock, Formstack and Fujifilm are deploying innovative strategies such as gamification and segmentation — and engaging employees in the process.

Workers trying to conceive can experience as much stress as cancer patients. But with company help, productivity and loyalty can soar.

The company worked with Prudential to create a pension-like 401(k) plan for its employees.

As the gadgets become more popular, employers should incorporate them into holistic wellness programs.

Prudential’s Jamie Kalamarides says that guaranteed payment products will motivate employees to save more as well as keep them happier with their plan.

Rethink delivers consultation and training to employees who have special needs kids as a new workplace perk.

Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.

Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.

Employee stock purchase programs give workers an opportunity to pay off debt or save after unloading their shares.