Employer Strategies

Medicare now covers the medication for weight loss for eligible members, upping the need for corresponding lifestyle and behavioral benefits.

Employers are beginning to explore a wider range of offerings that support everyday financial stability and real-life priorities beyond traditional insurance options.

Adoption benefits rose again in 2026, with average reimbursement topping $16,700 and paid leave increasing, according to a new Dave Thomas Foundation survey.

Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.

With this alternative model, benefit professionals have the potential to not only stabilize employee health benefit costs but actually return dividends.

By assessing the needs of various employee populations within a workforce, benefits can be constructed to be more independent and effective.

HR and benefits leaders are using the shifting employee-employer dynamic to cut down on costs — but it can't last forever.

New SHRM research finds fewer employers offering generous 401(k) matches and flexible work, even as experts warn benefit cuts can hurt hiring and retention.

For more than 30 years, the automotive services company has brought its top-performing technicians together to foster camaraderie, growth, and encourage great performance.