Wellness

Flexibility and personalization will define benefit needs in 2026

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published December 2, 2025 2:00 PM EST Updated March 10, 2026 6:18 PM EDT 5 Min Read

EBN's editor in chief Alyssa Place in conversation with benefit leaders from Bartaco and the Child and Family Center.

Key Insight: Discover how flexible, mix-and-match benefits replace one-size-fits-all plans.
What’s at Stake: Rising healthcare costs plus generational expectations threaten retention and budget predictability.
Expert Quote: Employees want on-demand menus, says Heather Newton, urging flexible benefit design.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio

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