Voluntary benefits are a vital part of an employees benefits packageemployers can use them to attract and retain talent while still controlling costs. But Im shocked more employers arent offering pet insurance as a voluntary benefit.

According to UWC, an association of national and state business organizations, the costs of unemployment insurance (UI) for employers has increased from $31 billion in 2008 to $160 billion in 2010. Nevertheless, most people don't much about this benefit, including human resources professionals.

How health care reform requirements will help human resource managers highlight the value of health care benefits.