The best HR teams of 2026
EBN and Best Companies Group teamed up to rank the top HR teams setting the bar for their industry.
HR teams struggle with decision-making due to data limitations
A new report finds HR leaders under growing pressure to align pay and promotion decisions with business goals, but many lack unified data to do so fairly.
One setback could derail many Americans’ retirement plans
Despite steady saving in 401(k)s and IRAs, many Americans are one financial setback away from falling short of retirement goals, a new index shows.
Why workers with disabilities still fear taking leave
Many companies aren't prepared when employees need leave for disability or caregiving, leaving staff feeling unsupported and stressed.
Child care surpasses retirement as top work perk
With rising costs and limited employer support, working parents say reliable child care is critical to productivity, retention and career stability.
Employers push critical illness plans amid health risks
As chronic conditions rise nationwide, benefit leaders are urging employees to consider critical illness coverage to offset medical bills and other expenses tied to recovery.
Endless meetings and apps leave employees struggling to focus
A surge in meetings and constant digital notifications has left employees with minimal time for deep, uninterrupted focus on their work.
$1 trillion lost as workers delay mental health care
A nationwide survey finds 41% of workers say mental health or substance use issues affected their jobs, costing more than $1 trillion over five years.
Rising health costs outpace Social Security for retirees
As costs for care balloon, benefit leaders and employees should be proactive about their retirement saving strategies.
Health savings accounts gain popularity as investment vehicles
HR leaders can help employees maximize HSA investments, boosting savings for future medical expenses.
UnitedHealthcare targets hourly workforce with flexible plan options
UnitedHealthcare's Flexwork program offers hourly employees affordable health coverage, including dental, vision and virtual care.
From experimenting to strategy: How HR is scaling AI at work
As AI adoption grows, HR executives are focused on scaling what works, preparing workers for change and redesigning roles before disruption hits.
Employees cite finances as leading barrier to workplace well-being
U.S. workers say financial strain is the biggest obstacle to resiliency, outranking burnout and economic uncertainty, a new survey finds.
For working mothers, the pandemic’s flexibility is fading away
A new survey finds pandemic-era work flexibility is eroding, with working mothers facing bias, burnout and stalled careers as employers push more return-to-office rules.
Why HR is investing in AI but hesitating to trust it fully yet
A new survey by Avature finds companies eager to invest in AI, even as shortages in skills and trust slow adoption across HR functions.
GLP-1s could be another tool in combating substance use disorder in the workplace
Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances.
TIAA lays out plan to close gaps in retirement system
A new policy roadmap urges employers and lawmakers to expand retirement access and lifetime income options.
WIN expands preconception care with AI tools and early testing
The enhanced program aims to boost natural conception rates while delivering ROI for employers.
Rising costs turn financial strain into a way of life for workers
A new report finds rising prices are forcing most U.S. workers to cut back on essentials, tap savings or take on debt, reshaping how they view wages, benefits and job stability.
Compensation — not benefits — lures employees to new roles
Compensation is the primary driver for employees seeking new roles, though more than half still plan to stay put.