Employee Benefit News September 15, 2016

From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, a growing number of companies are encouraging mothers — and fathers — to take time off to care for their newborns. Should you follow suit?

A portal like Boston-based torchlight can aid employees pressed for time and resources when caring for a family member.

Post-ACA, more and more small companies have stopped offering insurance for employees.

Company loyalty improves when employers expand benefits such as on-site childcare and fertility services, industry experts say.

Many plan sponsors are making the wrong choice because they aren't looking at the right credentials, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Boxed CEO Chieh Huang reveals the surprising perks he offers his employees — and why it pays off.

Younger workers look at benefits to determine company culture, says economist Diane Lim.

Livongo Health CMO Jennifer Schneider discusses the company’s new approach for diabetes management, which consists of connected devices and a smart cloud, and how it can help employers.

On Aug. 1, 2016, Massachusetts became the first state to bar employers from asking job applicants about their salary history before making a formal job offer that includes compensation.

A partnership with Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar program helps the bank focus on financial wellness.

The brokerage is offering an integrated program that aims to save employees time as a single access point for retirement and other accounts.

Striking the right balance between plan offerings can better prepare employees for a successful retirement.

Employers need to expand efforts on educating employees about healthcare savings, says Alegeus CEO Steve Auerbach.