Results from the 9th Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends reveal intriguing opportunities that may help drive productivity and loyalty through promoting wellness and financial security.

Most benefit plans may fall short of addressing the specific needs of highly compensated employees. Individual Disability Income (IDI) Insurance and Group Variable Universal Life (GVUL) Insurance provide a cost-effective and efficient way to meet the unique needs of the highly compensated while leaving group plans untouched. Learn action steps that you can take to maximize [...]

A healthier workforce, to the mutual benefit of all stakeholders, is likely to incur fewer medical and disability costs and remain most productive, yet wellness programs are an area typically underutilized by employers. There are several low cost tactics that can be taken to implement effective wellness programs and capitalize on the timing of open [...]

Tips for maximizing employee participation and engagement With employees spending only 30 minutes making benefits decisions, employers have an opportunity to help ensure that this limited time is used most effectively. Learn four simple tips that can help employers more strategically use their benefits programs to meet business objectives as well as make a significant [...]

An effective benefits communication plan is often overlooked by employers, but research links effective benefits communications with greater employee satisfaction with their jobs, and, in turn, stronger feelings of loyalty. Learn practical suggestions for improving employee benefits communications and optimizing the overall value of a benefits program. Speakers Ron Leopold, MD, MBA, MPH, Vice President, National Medical [...]

Employers and employees have faced significant challenges since the economic downturn in 2008. With an unstable economy, rising unemployment and stock market fluctuations, employees were exposed to financial risks that created uncertainty.  Moving into a new decade, both employers and employees appear to be working toward a common goal: Securing financial health & wellness. The 8th [...]

Many employees today of varying ages and backgrounds are financially ill-equipped to maintain their standard of living if a primary income-earner dies prematurely.  That’s why it’s the perfect time to help your clients provide educational tools and targeted-communications that can help employees better understand and take advantage of their group life benefits package.  This podcast [...]

Especially in this economy, small businesses need creative ways to remain successful and obtain a competitive advantage.  Benefits are an often-overlooked strategy and may be a missed opportunity in retaining valued employees and increasing their productivity.  This podcast will explore insights from MetLife’s Study of Employee Benefits Trends to help maximize benefits investments to your [...]

A growing number of dual-income and single-parent families financially depend on the income of a working woman.  These families include children, aging parents, grandchildren and other extended family members, which can contribute to added financial responsibility for a large segment of employees.  Employers are in a unique role to provide a comprehensive benefits program including [...]

Compared to employees in other industries, employees who work in the Higher Education industry are significantly more concerned about retirement.  Additional findings show they could be underinsured and unprepared to face unexpected financial risks. Employers can play a significant role in helping employees make the most of their benefits programs as the foundation for their [...]

Administrative professionals in the K-12 Education industry have not escaped the negative effects of the economic downturn.  Facing declining budgets and increased scrutiny on spending, these organizations might consider more effectively leveraging their current benefits dollars.  Find out how schools and school districts can positively influence both the employer’s bottom line and the satisfaction that [...]

Listen to Dr. Ronald Leopold debut his new book The Benefits Edge: Honing the Competitive Value of Employee Benefits.  The Benefits Edge is a business book about benefits providing tangible insight, in-depth analysis and practical advice focused on real bottom-line business results. This podcast will discuss four key employer profile types at the heart of The [...]

With a national savings rate at a historical low, Americans are beginning to turn their attention to savings. At the same time, the number of defined benefit plans has decreased and the prevalence of workplace defined contribution plans has increased.  Perhaps most importantly, the reality has emerged for many that the role of their defined [...]

With an unsteady job market and an economy in flux - - U.S. companies and workers are faced with unprecedented challenges. In the midst of these times, employee benefits professionals must continue to balance the benefits choices that best meet both the business objectives of their management—which continue to be employee retention and cost [...]

Employees face many distractions - both at work and at home. Distractions may range from concerns about health to personal finances and being able to make ends meet, especially in light of the current financial environment.  Although employee benefits are not immune from economic considerations, there is a healthy growing interest in programs that drive [...]