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What are voluntary benefits?

WEX Inc.

Voluntary benefits give employees the opportunity to further customize their benefits package to meet their personal needs. And they serve as an excellent cost-effective recruitment and retention tool for employers as they look for ways to improve their benefits offerings. Why are some examples of voluntary benefits?

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Voluntary benefits: A guide for your first-time enrollees

WEX Inc.

When it comes to navigating the world of employee benefits, there's a lot to take in, especially if you're a first-timer. Among the suite of benefits you’re likely to be offered, voluntary benefits are often misunderstood. Check out our other first-timer series blog posts on health plans and employee benefits.

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Are we moving away from paternalism in employee benefits?

Employee Benefits

Credit: tomertu/Shutterstock Need to know: Benefits strategies have evolved because of influences including employee expectation, cost and the pandemic. Flexible benefits , voluntary benefits, and allowances or pots offer the potential for greater personalisation. Different groups want different things,” he says.

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USI Employee Benefits

HR Lineup

USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits. The company offers a wide range of benefits solutions to help organizations of all sizes attract, retain, and engage their employees.

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

The list of benefits in this category began fairly simply with things like dental insurance and life insurance options. Today, the list of voluntary benefits has grown significantly to include things like reward programs, unlimited vacation time, and flexible work schedules.