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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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How can voluntary benefits support employees in uncertain times?

Employee Benefits

Credit: Emerge / Shutterstock (1079190161) Employers should have an understanding of the issues their employees face in order to produce targeted and appreciated voluntary benefits strategies. So, what support can voluntary benefits offer in uncertain times?

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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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Voluntary Benefits to Highlight During Open Enrollment

Flimp Communications

General benefits literacy has long been lacking among America’s workforce. It’s encouraging workers to pay closer attention and employers to take greater steps in providing supplemental education. But so much of the focus of those efforts (understandably) goes to medical insurance benefits. Education Is Key.

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National Broker Names John Hickey as Voluntary Benefits Practice Leader

AssuredPartners

LAKE MARY, FL – August 10, 2021 – AssuredPartners is proud to announce that John Hickey has accepted the position as Voluntary Benefits Practice Leader. David Wetzler stated, “We are thrilled to have John join the corporate Employee Benefits leadership team.

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Countering the Great Resignation Through Education

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Read more > The post Countering the Great Resignation Through Education appeared first on Word on Benefits. When asked how The Great Resignation of 2021 affected their organizations, one in three respondents indicated it is “somewhat or very difficult” to retain good talent (According to this Bamboo.

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Offer HDHP and HSAs? Follow this 4-step Voluntary Benefits Checkup

Corporate Synergies

Which voluntary benefit options are right for your employees? This 4-step voluntary benefits checkup will help you decide. As the cost of medical plans rises, employers are offering high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) as part of their employee benefit plans. As Seen In.