Open Enrollment Readiness Benchmark

Integrated virtual primary care moves the point of care upstream—before cost is created

All of the ways AI is impacting the workplace

From recruiting and retaining Gen Z talent to boosting benefit efforts, technology is reshaping the work experience.

How LandCare’s benefits hub boosted open enrollment engagement by 40%

The commercial landscaping company’s benefits manager shares the vendor partnership and internal strategies that improved employee utilization.

Why advisers are taking on a bigger role in retirement plans

From fiduciary guidance to financial education, advisers are taking on more responsibility as sponsors expand investment choices and focus on participant outcomes.

Open enrollment strategies for Gen Z

Younger generations are struggling with the benefits selection period, but better options and more thorough communication can change that.

Benefits Think Menopause in the workplace: A business and healthcare priority

Intentional efforts to connect women with comprehensive care and support can help them manage menopause symptoms and build a stronger culture.

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.

Web Seminar The great healthcare reset: 2027 and beyond

As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers may need to rethink how care is financed, delivered, and supported. Dr. Tom Lee, founder and CEO of Galileo, joins healthcare entrepreneur Dave Chase for a candid conversation about what needs to change and what a more sustainable approach to employer healthcare could look like. Together, they will […]

Web Seminar Integrated virtual primary care moves the point of care upstream—before cost is created

Every dollar your health plan spends starts somewhere — a doctor’s office, an urgent care, or an ER. That first point of care is where critical decisions get made, and where the trajectory of cost and outcomes is often set. Primary care is the most effective front door to the healthcare system. But for millions […]

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.

Web Seminar From cost containment to care strategy

GLP-1 spend is on most benefits teams' agendas this year. If it's on yours too, this session is for you.

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.

Benefits Think Why ICHRA is a broker opportunity

Brokers can model ICHRA versus group plans and benchmark contributions against various metal tier plans such as gold plans.

White Paper Healthcare that businesses trust

Employees care a lot about their healthcare plan. President of JEDCo Brands David Trapp heard that message loud and clear when he changed the benefits at his trusted licensed apparel wholesale company. By returning to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Trapp gave his employees what they need to be their best, so he can be sure his […]

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.

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.

Benefits Think What 30 years in HR taught me about healthcare costs and employee trust

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.

Benefits Think From stadium to workplace: How football-inspired events can strengthen company culture

Customizing activities to fit the dynamics of a workforce can improve engagement and employee interaction.

Article Transforming benefits through cost control: what really works

As healthcare costs rise, supplemental benefits are gaining traction. See how they can improve employee health and help manage costs.

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.

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.

Benefits Think How AI is changing open enrollment for benefits managers

Incorporating technology into the benefits selection process frees up time and energy better spent on human-centric areas of support.

White Paper Achieving alignment with your pharmacy benefits manager

New research: How employers are approaching pharmacy benefit management and the outcomes reported by organizations that have already moved to these PBMs.

Most employees don’t trust leaders to value people over profits

Organizations could face low engagement and high turnover due to rising burnout and stress if employees continue to feel deprioritized.

Justworks’ CPO trains her team to prioritize their well-being

Jeri Doris explains how open communication, kindness and curiosity create a resilient people team that thrives in today’s evolving workplace.

Benefits Think A major cause of burnout is hiding in plain sight

The CEO of Kolbe Corp. explains why burnout is an instinctive strengths mismatch, not a benefits problem.

Benefits Think The mental health agenda has changed, most benefits systems haven’t

Today's complex stressors require clearer access pathways and a company-wide commitment to mental health support.

What employers are getting wrong about open enrollment

Open enrollment doesn’t have to overwhelm employees. Collective Health’s Jacque Ludwig shares how employers can drive engagement and make benefits easier to navigate.

Benefits Think The absence conversation advisers can’t afford to outsource

Advisers who treat absence as a strategic discipline, not a vendor handoff, will have a stronger story to tell and a more valuable role to play.

How personalized healthcare guidance can stretch premium dollars

MetLife’s president of U.S. business shares why improving employees’ benefits literacy results in them making smarter choices for their health and financial wellness.

More employees are using agentic AI, but lack training

While generative AI can provide information, analyze data and answer questions, agentic systems can execute tasks, making knowledge critical.

Benefits Think The benefits blind spot costing mid-career talent

Caregiving should be viewed as a measurable workforce issue directly tied to productivity, retention, employee wellbeing and long-term workforce stability.

Infographic HR is ready to move from AI pilots to real impact

Find out what HR leaders are saying about AI, and how it is already embedded in their core workflows, particularly in data analysis, reporting, recruiting, and talent processes.

Case Study Why WakeMed is using Calm Health to support the mental health of high-risk patient populations

When they determined that uncontrolled mental health issues are a common root cause of poor health outcomes, they turned to Calm Health.

Other 2027 Benefit stakeholder cheat sheet

Get the inside track on CEOs, CFOs & HR in 2027—speak their language, solve their challenges, and win more accounts.

Web Seminar 6 spending controls for employee benefit design

Today's benefits leaders are under pressure to deliver programs employees value while keeping costs, compliance, and administration under control. Yet most benefit programs have evolved over time across vendors, account types, and policies.

Report What new data reveals about ICHRA adoption at large employers

ICHRA adoption among employers with 1,000+ employees jumped 178%. What benefits leaders should know.

What employees really want from their benefits during open enrollment 

Employees say cost, complexity and relevance are getting in the way of benefits value, according to Prudential's latest research, which outlines what that means for employers.

The expanding role of AI in open enrollment, part 1

As artificial intelligence continues to move into the mainstream, opportunities abound for eliminating confusion, personalizing content and improving outcomes.

Getting the best ROI out of your benefits

Rising healthcare costs are forcing employers to reevaluate which benefits are worth the cost. One Pass CEO Tom Wiffler says engagement can reveal which programs deliver real value.