Dry January moves from personal reset to workplace issue
Dry January is prompting employers to rethink alcohol culture, burnout and wellness as part of broader conversations about health at work.
As health costs rise, Americans put more money in HSAs
Employers and new policies are helping drive wider adoption of health savings accounts, as premiums and out-of-pocket costs rise.
MetLife reveals the top priority for employers in 2026
MetLife's 2026 study finds employers now prioritize cost control over hiring for the first time in years as half of workers skip medical care due to high prices.
The hidden strain of special-needs caregiving on today’s workforce
Employees providing long-term care for loved ones report high stress and say limited flexibility and benefits hurt their jobs.
AI startups changing the benefit industry in 2026
From AI-powered life coaching to smarter claims processing, startups say automation can personalize benefits and help employers and doctors save time and money.
Medical cannabis reimbursement moves from fringe to workplace benefit
CannaLnx, a new digital health platform, connects doctors, insurers and dispensaries as employers begin adding reimbursable medical cannabis to workplace benefit plans.
As AI expands, soft skills take center stage in 2026
AI is reshaping employee benefits, from personalized programs to virtual assistants, while soft skills and remote work are gaining importance.
Workplace telehealth program aims to improve child health
MiSalud launches a free telehealth program offering bilingual guidance on children's health, aiming to close care gaps for Latino families through employers.
What AI means for burnout, benefits and trust at work in 2026
Polina Dimitrova, global head of people at automation platform Make, shares her predictions for how AI will transform the workplace in the near future.
Experts see AI boosting productivity across workplace benefits
Experts say AI can enhance employee benefits, boost productivity and support financial wellness, but trust, bias concerns and scaling challenges still slow adoption.
Many Americans would cut healthcare spending without FSAs, new data shows
New research at the 2025 Financial Wellbeing Symposium finds many Americans depend on FSAs to avoid cutting care while confusion over HSAs slows adoption.
Workplace emergency funds gain steam as workers struggle to save
Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found more than 1 in 3 American households couldn't come up with $2,000 to cover an unexpected expense.
Women face persistent headwinds as retirement challenges mount
Transamerica Institute CEO says employers can help women prepare for retirement by addressing the challenges that undermine their ability to save.
A new employee perk: Help navigating the funeral home maze
Titan Casket is teaming with employers nationwide to offer funeral planning support, aiming to cut costs for families and give workers clearer choices during a stressful time.
This manufacturing firm embraced second-chance hiring — profits increased 150x
Formerly incarcerated workers face steep job barriers, but an Arizona manufacturer offering second-chance hiring is showing how supportive policies can strengthen businesses.
Employers boost financial wellness efforts as worker stress rises
Facing high turnover, particularly among Gen Z, U.S. employers are expanding basic retirement benefits into full-scale financial counseling to cultivate appreciation and security among staff.
Data-driven benefits gain ground as employers face steep premium hikes
With premiums climbing, benefit leaders rely on claims data and analytic tools to guide smarter plan design and purchasing.
Addiction’s hidden toll: This CEO shares his recovery and hope for employees
Cooper Zelnick explains how finding the right treatment program can lead to life-changing outcomes for employees struggling with substance use disorder.
Anxiety drives Americans to claim Social Security early
A Schroder's expert says new data speaks volumes about the importance of building a solid nest egg before leaving the workforce.
How Trump’s GLP-1 agreements will impact benefit costs
Benefit leaders say weight loss drugs are just one part of the equation in addressing physical fitness.