Nick Otto

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

While finances and home life still are leading causes of pressure for employees, general stress levels are down. And wellness programs may be helping.

The President’s action signals to the country his intent at replacing his predecessor’s signature healthcare policy. But companies shouldn’t change course just yet, experts say.

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

New research from WalletHub, based on 23 key indicators of job-market strength, name these 10 U.S. cities as the hotspots for job growth this year.

With a new Congress and a new president, HR and benefits professionals are anticipating a shakeup in healthcare policies and wellness programs.

Hollywood stereotypes can mislead jobseekers into what they think could be a high-profile, glamourous career. But for many, a competitive field or poor outlook could change perceptions, putting a real challenge on HR to attract talent for those jobs.

There are some jobs out there that play the role of the unsung hero. They may not appear as glamorous as others, but are just as important to the success of a company.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.