Industry News from Employee Benefit News

A new GoTo study finds workers increasingly depend on AI tools, raising concerns about misuse, poor judgment and declining skills. 

Unexpected retirement plan fees are forcing some small and midsized employers to reduce matching, cut benefits, or abandon 401(k) offerings, survey says.

New higher premiums are driving many to opt for a lower-cost Bronze plan, but that may lead to higher-deductible hardships in the long run.

The series of application questions have potential to discourage or exclude qualified candidates.

The practical value of a guarantee depends heavily on the contract terms that sit behind the headline.

Technology can help brokers offer employer clients and their workforce a better benefits renewal and navigation experience.

Build a scalable nationwide hiring process for remote roles with strategies for compliance, consistency, and attracting top talent across multiple states.

With concerns growing about outliving savings, more companies say retirement plans should deliver predictable income, not just a large balance at the finish line.

Reimbursing employees for physician-authorized medical cannabis gains traction as an alternative to costly pharmaceuticals.

With AI resumes everywhere, more employers are leaning on work trials to watch how candidates actually work before making hiring decisions. 

When GLP-1s are offered without expert clinical and lifestyle support, they lose effectiveness and lead to wasted money.

Federal and state disability legislations support pets at the office, from dogs and cats to horses and monkeys.

The time has come to assemble a coalition of defense to remove a structural flaw that has resulted in a waste margin of roughly $4,000 per employee per year.

Panic-button technology is empowering workers in high-risk environments to alert first responders, supervisors and loved ones in the face of growing threats.

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.

Employees are lacking a critically necessary amount of knowledge and understanding of their rights and it's up to leaders to close that gap.

An ability to clearly explain what changed, why it changed and what can realistically be influenced next is indispensable in the face of opacity.

A growing patchwork of pay transparency laws is forcing employers to rethink compensation, even as many admit they are not fully prepared to comply.

The founder of voice-AI interview platform Ezra explains why human-like communication tools actually increase an applicant's chance of getting hired.

The Department of Labor issued a safe harbor rule protecting benefit leaders as they navigate the added risk to retirement planning.