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.

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Wellness programs are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace. But problem is, a lot of employees dont know about them. Thats because communication regarding benefits isnt nearly as strong as it should be, Colonial Life reports.

House Speaker John Boehner says he has high hopes that a congressional "supercommittee" will be able to reach "common ground" on a plan to cut the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion over a decade.