Despite spending millions on education benefits, companies rarely track results
Few companies measure impact or return on investment of their education benefit spend, report finds, while AI skills remain untapped.
HSA assets climb to $174B as employee confusion persists
Health savings accounts continue to expand as more workers invest contributions, even as perplexity around eligibility and account rules continues.
Workers say reliance on AI is eroding skills and judgment
A new GoTo study finds workers increasingly depend on AI tools, raising concerns about misuse, poor judgment and declining skills.
Employers optimistic on AI while workers report burnout and strain
New Transamerica study finds a widening gap between employer optimism about AI and technology and worker experiences of burnout, stress and financial strain.
Workers feel financial stress at work, cut back on benefits
A Morgan Stanley report finds financial stress is weighing on workers, with most saying it affects productivity and many reducing workplace benefits.
Workplace addiction concerns fuel rise of recovery apps
Quit Vaping app founder Jonathan Kopp is bringing digital tools for vaping and alcohol addiction into employee wellness plans.
Unexpected 401(k) fees raise costs, confusion for employers
Unexpected retirement plan fees are forcing some small and midsized employers to reduce matching, cut benefits, or abandon 401(k) offerings, survey says.
6 in 10 collegiates report mental health issues, 26% turning to AI
Survey of college students and young adults finds rising mental health concerns, with many relying on AI tools and citing cost as a barrier to care.
Preventive care is collapsing, and employers may soon pay the price
Just 17% of employees plan to get an annual physical this year, down 45% from 2024, as a nationwide survey signals a steep decline in preventive care use.
Rising medical costs, inflation amplify employee financial stress
Employers say they're doing enough on benefits, but employees disagree as costs rise and communication gaps leave many workers feeling unsupported.
Just half of U.S. workers making living wage as costs rise
As costs for healthcare and housing rise, a Dayforce study highlights widening gender and racial wage gaps reshaping workforce stability.
A shift in retirement: Why more companies back guaranteed income
With concerns growing about outliving savings, more companies say retirement plans should deliver predictable income, not just a large balance at the finish line.
The ‘broken handoff’ leaving retirees lost on Medicare choices
Retirees moving off employer health plans often face a confusing Medicare transition, which can lead to costly coverage decisions and delayed retirement timing.
Hiring managers use work trials as AI resumes make interviews harder
With AI resumes everywhere, more employers are leaning on work trials to watch how candidates actually work before making hiring decisions.
Most workers expect AI layoffs as workplace stress and distrust grow
A new Modern Health survey finds most workers fear AI-related layoffs, rising stress, and increased reliance on substances to cope with workplace pressure.
Employees are ditching benefits for their own health apps
Employees are turning to consumer health apps instead of workplace benefits, highlighting a growing gap between what companies offer and what workers use.
Employers see 507% ROI from behavioral healthcare, new study shows
Behavioral health services deliver a 507% ROI for employers, driven by lower medical costs, reduced disability claims and improved productivity gains.
Financial firms expand pooled retirement plans for small employers
Financial firms are expanding pooled employer retirement plans to help small businesses and nonprofits cut costs, simplify administration and reduce fiduciary risk.
Retirement confidence slips as costs and debt weigh on workers
Americans' retirement confidence falls as inflation, debt, housing and health costs rise, survey finds, with growing Social Security worries.
How life expectancy expectations shape retirement saving habits
A new TIAA Institute report finds workers who misjudge life expectancy are less likely to save, putting long-term retirement security at risk.