Employers brace for another year of rising health benefit costs
With health benefit costs expected to rise 8.2% in 2027, employers are looking for ways to control spending without simply shifting more costs to workers.
The expanding role of AI in open enrollment, part 2
The most effective strategies for open enrollment are expected to balance automation with access to trusted experts who guide employees on complex decisions.
RTO plans face a surprising problem: workplace tech
A new Jabra survey finds most workers face weekly technology problems, while hybrid employees say their home setups often outperform the office experience.
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The founder and CEO of Empower Healthcare Insights explains how moving beyond traditional healthcare options opens doors to a better experience for employers and employees.
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Customizing activities to fit the dynamics of a workforce can improve engagement and employee interaction.
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Incorporating technology into the benefits selection process frees up time and energy better spent on human-centric areas of support.
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Lindy Gilkey, VP, Consultant Relations at Pomelo Care Gina Julian, Principal, Population Health & Well-Being at Brown & Brown Lindsay Bower, Senior Principal at MercerWELL Rebecca Warnken, Inclusive Benefits Leader, Health Transformation at Aon
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Experts from Deutsche Bank, Rethink Care, and Hunter Douglas share the benefits that help neurodiverse employees thrive in a recent Leaders panel.
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As health plan costs continue to climb, "doing nothing" has become the most expensive strategy of all, says this panel of benefit experts.
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The ROI of building education benefits ‘with purpose,’ part 2
Synchrony’s SVP of total rewards outlines the learning and skill-building benefits that improve employee satisfaction and retention.
By Lee Hafner
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With GLP-1s raising costs, employers are finding new ways to reduce spending
As healthcare expenses approach double-digit increases, employers are looking for savings in waste, care delivery, and plan administration before cutting benefits.
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The ROI of building education benefits ‘with purpose,’ part 1
Bright Horizons’ 2026 Education Index reveals the opportunity to create a needed bridge between skill building and career advancement.
By Lee Hafner
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With financial stress rising, employers can offer these lifelines now
From emergency savings to retirement and AI-powered advice, employers are rethinking financial wellness as workers struggle to keep up with rising costs.
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Most Americans fear a retirement crisis. How employers can help
U.S. workers say retirement is getting harder to afford, raising questions about how organizations can help workers save, understand their benefits, and plan ahead.
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Partner Insights from Galileo
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