Employer health plans leave many workers skipping needed care due to costs
Paytient study finds many insured employees delay care due to cost pressures, highlighting challenges for employers and benefit plan design.
PBGH survey finds employers bracing for higher health premiums in 2026
Employers say health care costs remain a top concern as premiums are expected to rise 6% to 7% in 2026, according to a Purchaser Business Group on Health survey.
As pay transparency rules expand, companies scramble to keep up
A growing patchwork of pay transparency laws is forcing employers to rethink compensation, even as many admit they are not fully prepared to comply.
Millions lose track of their retirement savings. This plan wants to change that
A new clearinghouse proposal would auto-transfer retirement accounts, reducing lost savings and simplifying rollovers across employers.
New grads put job security over pay as AI and economy raise concerns
A majority of graduates are willing to accept lower salaries for job security as economic uncertainty and AI concerns shape early career decisions.
A new partnership is making homeownership an employee benefit
A new workplace perk helps employees plan for their first home, combining savings, credit-building tools, and guidance alongside traditional benefits.
Engineer to Olympian: How flexible work helped one employee go for gold
Ulteig's flexible work policies let Luc Violette juggle engineering duties and Olympic curling, giving him a path to compete at the Games.
Employees chase lower premiums, only to face higher costs later
A new study finds most employees choose lower-cost health plans during open enrollment, a trend that may lead to higher out-of-pocket costs later.
How employees are spending their HSA dollars, from Amazon to GLP-1s
Lively's HSA Spend Report shows consumers are increasingly using accounts for online wellness, mental health, and weight-loss products.
Hardship withdrawals hit record high, underscoring retirement risks
Many families are using 401(k) funds to cover short-term needs, potentially limiting options for future care needs.
As Ozempic costs fall, demand for weight-loss drugs is set to surge
Novo Nordisk will cut prices for Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 50% next year, prompting employers to plan for rising use and manage benefits costs.
It takes a village — but as parenting support fades, employers are asked to step in
With fewer relatives and neighbors available for help, parents say workplace child care resources are essential to manage daily demands.
The hidden aftermath of natural disasters: a rise in mental health leaves
A study finds employees take more mental health leave months after disasters, highlighting delayed trauma and the need for longer-term support from employers.
Screen time surges for desk workers, straining eyes and productivity
Desk workers are spending nearly 100 hours a week on screens, a new survey finds, with most saying eye strain is affecting their work performance.
Most US workers hide caregiving duties from HR
A new survey finds U.S. employees conceal caregiving responsibilities, citing stigma and fear of career setbacks.
Nearly half of U.S. workers say they’re workaholics, survey finds
Three-quarters of employees say they work more than 40 hours a week, as employer expectations, economic pressure and blurred work boundaries fuel overwork.
Even happy workers can’t stop worrying about AI and the job market
Most workers say they are satisfied with their jobs, but a new survey finds rising anxiety about the labor market, AI-driven job losses and financial stress.
The 1% difference that can boost your retirement savings
A new J.P. Morgan report finds most Americans haven't calculated retirement needs, but small, consistent changes in saving can make a big difference.
Chronic illness drives healthcare spending among millennials
Rising rates of chronic conditions and a surge in six-figure medical claims are pushing up employer healthcare costs, particularly among younger workers.
Benefit leaders face pay demands in restless 2026 market
A new Clarify Capital report finds pay remains the top reason workers plan to switch jobs in 2026, while employers struggle to meet rising salary expectations.