Industry News from Employee Benefit News

The gap between a great benefits program and one that actually works is almost always a communication problem.

Employers are under pressure to keep benefits competitive while controlling costs, driving new scrutiny of PBMs, hospital prices and GLP-1 coverage for 2027.

Multiple experts weigh in on the challenges and considerations benefit leaders need to keep in mind as they make decisions about medication coverage.

With salary budgets holding steady and AI reshaping rewards, employers are looking to transparency, career growth and other benefits to retain top talent.

The CRO of retirement plan provider Human Interest explains how employers can simplify retirement plans and boost participation.

As benefit decisions get finalized, childcare offerings may be more within reach than companies think.

Some ultrahigh net worth clients would be affected by a change to retirement plan contribution and distribution rules that's under consideration in Congress.

Determining human involvement is crucial, but so is assessing how AI is being trained in the area of disability, leave and accommodation rights.

Replacing legacy brokerages with a fiduciary model will secure the data environment so that a thorough investigation of the plan's performance can begin.

A look at what the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program covers, what it doesn't, and what plan sponsors need to know.

Visible hospital pricing is an opportunity for benefit leaders to compare costs for procedures across facilities.

A new survey highlights a disconnect between disability benefits availability and employee confidence in using those benefits when health issues arise.

With leave requests on the rise, combining required and company-specific leave practices into set criteria saves time, avoids liability, and improves culture.

Streamlining the leave process, including geographical compliance, accommodations and return to work, takes a large administrative burden off of HR departments.

A look at the current challenges facing employees and employers, and how to deliver value to clients.

Industries that rely on independent contractors should review potential impacts of the new rule and make sure their independent contractor documentation is squared away.

An expert from Apex HCM by IRIS details steps to mitigate risk and help employees get the most out of earned wage access.

From benefits education gaps to tech skill shortages, Gen Z is forcing employers to rethink how they hire, train and support the next generation of workers.

The majority of employees say misconduct is overlooked when it involves a top performer or leader, inspiring silence versus speaking up.

A Utah business leader turned personal burnout lessons into policy, requiring executives to take Fridays off to achieve stronger focus and reduced fatigue.