An exclusive Arizent report reveals where employees are struggling with their wellness today, and how benefit managers can communicate with top leadership.
Money stress isn't just an HR issue—it's a business risk. In this candid conversation, SmartDollar's Jeremy Duke sits down with Ramsey Solutions CFO Jeff Williams to explore how financial wellness strengthens workforce stability, lowers costs, and drives real ROI.
GLP-1s have transformed how employers approach weight-related and metabolic health challenges, but their soaring costs are forcing new conversations. How can organizations improve outcomes without relying solely on expensive medications?
The financial health of employees is not just a worker issue. It's a business issue: Financial stress costs U.S. employers $183B annually in lost productivity. As HR and benefits leaders navigate budget constraints, ROI expectations, and capacity to support the financial wellness of their workers, explore how intentional workplace benefits can unlock both employee financial health and business value.
Today, a growing suite of voluntary benefits is stepping in to fill the gap where traditional benefits, FMLA and state Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) programs fall short.
Cancer has been the #1 driver of employer healthcare spend for four years running, and costs are projected to rise another 9% this year. Yet most cancer care benefits are reactive and miss critical opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
According to recent Employee Benefit News research, only 38% of employees are highly satisfied with the current overall wellness benefits that their company offers. As healthcare costs continue to rise and individuals desire more tailored benefits that fit their needs, employers and employees can both benefit from voluntary benefits.
It's unequivocally clear that pharmacy costs are a core concern for employers and HR leaders today, however they're uncertain how to overcome it. According to EBN's 2025 State of Pharmacy Management research, less than a quarter of benefits leaders strongly agree that they fully understand how prescriptions are paid for. HR leaders feel they have very little influence over pharmacy costs, and this lack of awareness is not helping their level of concern.
Poor sleep is at the root of many chronic conditions—driving higher costs, increased ER visits, and missed opportunities for better health. By tackling sleep first, organizations can unlock powerful improvements in member health while reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization.
You've heard the story before—in fact, you've likely lived it: High renewals, tight budgets, recruitment and retention issues. Enter Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA).
