7 benefits employees can use outside of open enrollment
Employers are encouraged to rethink traditional open enrollment benefits to enhance employee loyalty and retention. By offering year-round perks that provide genuine value, companies can demonstrate appreciation for their staff. Key benefits include everyday savings programs, mental health support, and flexible fitness memberships.
- ▪Employers should consider expanding benefits beyond basic health insurance and retirement plans.
- ▪Offering everyday savings and discount platforms can help employees manage expenses and enhance loyalty.
- ▪Mental health support is crucial, as burnout costs businesses around $322 billion globally.
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Contributor Content 7 benefits employees can use outside of open enrollment By Ethan Stone Published June 4, 2026, 9:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York Post newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Employers should consider challenging the traditional view of open enrollment for things like health insurance and retirement plans as a unique or special part of compensation. While these are helpful as a baseline for employee benefits, many employers have them. They’re easy to take for granted and don’t help much with important things like employee loyalty. When open enrollment ends, benefits tend to fall by the wayside.
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