Employers, and the benefit brokers who advise them, are going to have to take a deeper dive into financial wellness benefits in 2018.

Voluntary benefits are becoming a mainstay in the employee benefits package.

The new way to customize voluntary benefits goes beyond simply matching benefits to mainstream generational characteristics.

So what should we expect in 2017 in non-traditional voluntary benefits? Here are six trends to look for.

Employee financial stress has the potential to cost businesses millions of dollars in productivity.

Benefits brokers can help employers take steps toward building a more financially secure workforce through financial wellness benefits.

A benefits package that includes a portfolio of voluntary benefits helps employers acquire and retain a talented, productive workforce while helping fulfill the diverse benefits needs of employees.

Poor employee financial health impacts productivity, retention, and employee health -- which in turn affects the companys bottom line.