
Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.
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As salary budgets aren't expected to grow in 2027, employers are looking for new ways to attract and retain workers through smarter compensation and workforce strategies.
Technology is changing the way organizations treat incoming talent and what they need from HR and benefits departments.
While companies are increasingly accounting for a neurodiverse workforce, their performance management technology needs to keep pace.
Benefit leaders will still need to play a significant role in keeping early tech jobs attractive and accessible to young professionals.
Benefit reductions meant to cut costs and even free up funds for AI may be undermining retention, as workers scale back savings and question their employers' priorities.