What employees really want from their benefits during open enrollment
Employees say cost, complexity and relevance are getting in the way of benefits value, according to Prudential's latest research, which outlines what that means for employers.
With healthcare costs jumping 9%, employers are shifting strategy
Employers face another steep rise in healthcare expenses in 2027, prompting a closer look at GLP-1 coverage, pharmacy spending and high-cost conditions.
Benefits Think Moving to a top-down diagnostic of program value
A financial spreadsheet alone cannot capture the total value and performance of a benefits program, nor can numbers on a ledger guarantee long-term operational success.
How Bank of America helps employees handle life’s biggest events
The company's Life Event Services team guides colleagues through resources and benefits that make major milestones easier to manage, and has worked on more than 700,000 cases over 12 years.
Q&A: Aflac’s Matthew Owenby is watching burnout closely
The 2026 Excellence in Benefits winner is leading the insurance company's efforts to close the preventative care gap and personalize the employee experience.
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As costs to treat serious conditions surge, employers must plan how to absorb budget-altering expenses ahead of time.
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A growing number of childless and "solo agers" in the workforce need care navigation benefits that don't require a family member to make the calls.
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Gap coverage, supplemental benefits and options for various types of workers can help avoid cost shifting and still provide support.
VP of sales and benefits practice leader at Pan-American Accident & Health, part of Pan-American Life Insurance Group
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Bringing a procurement partner into the benefits planning process can offer greater insight and negotiation power, helping to reduce overall costs.
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The needs of women continue to outpace organizations' inclusion efforts, which will be costly if unaddressed.
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Research shows a well-timed email is critical when seeking a quick turnaround, and that is especially true with urgent benefits documentation.
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Fewer women are being promoted to the top ranks, often lacking critical leadership support
The responsibility of bridging the career gap will fall predominantly on upper management and their support efforts.
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Employers face a new GLP-1 question: Are the drugs worth it?
As GLP-1 spending climbs, employers are asking whether the drugs deliver enough value. Better data could help them measure the payoff more accurately.
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How Lendmark’s CHRO is getting ahead of diabetes
Kelley Daviss brought in Twin Health and heard great things from employees — then an unexpected diagnosis led her to experience the metabolic health platform's impact herself.
By Lee Hafner
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How AI is changing the mental health space
Leveraging technology has proven incredibly successful in yielding positive mental health outcomes, but not without boundaries.
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At this childcare center, time off is mandated to ensure employees unplug
At parent support company Haven, CEO Britt Riley offers benefits that make employees feel taken care of.
By Lee Hafner
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How outdated data can run afoul of ERISA
A pensions specialist explains why fiduciary responsibility extends beyond investment oversight and how proper safeguards serve as a critical layer of protection.
By Bruce Shutan
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By Emelie FritzWorkplace well-being director, Lifesum -
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By Emelie FritzWorkplace well-being director, Lifesum -
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