How personalized healthcare guidance can stretch premium dollars
MetLife’s president of U.S. business shares why improving employees’ benefits literacy results in them making smarter choices for their health and financial wellness.
Benefit management
When and where you send open-enrollment information matters
Research shows a well-timed email is critical when seeking a quick turnaround, and that is especially true with urgent benefits documentation.
Benefits Think Unlocking benefits utilization: Lessons from The RealReal
Communication, customization and connection with employees help to boost awareness and understanding of company offerings.
Benefits Think The limits of employee benefits education and what happens next
In the midst of life's challenges is when employees struggle to understand their benefits. A resource that provides personalized guidance can help.
Guide What type of broker are you? Fixer, Strategist, Trend-Setter or Defender?
There are different approaches to working with employers on benefits. Find out your natural style—and get fresh ideas.
Employees aren’t taking their time off. Can ‘PTO-maxxing’ help?
When leaders encourage employees to plan their vacations around company holidays and weekends, they get the time they need to reset.
With ACA subsidies gone, employees need guidance
New higher premiums are driving many to opt for a lower-cost Bronze plan, but that may lead to higher-deductible hardships in the long run.
Benefits Think Transforming benefits with AI: A new era of human-centric solutions
From managing complex conditions to streamlining operations, AI technology can improve experiences of benefit leaders and employees.
2026 Excellence in Benefits Awards to be announced late May
Given the extended submission deadline, honorees will be notified later this month.
A concierge benefit tackles personal to-do lists, boosts productivity
From navigating benefits to booking a car repair, tech platform Overalls aims to cut the admin work out of employees' days.
Better interviews with bots? How Zapier’s AI screening process is improving recruiting
Two-way communication with voice-AI platform Ezra allows employers to share valuable information about their company, and acquire insight into candidate benefit needs as well.
Benefits Think Roth catch-up contributions are in effect: Here are plan sponsors’ next steps
A retirement expert offers step-by-step guidance to ensure compliance with the new rule.
How AI can measure benefits ROI — and lock in C-suite investment
An HR veteran lays out how AI and data collection can improve existing benefits' value and bolster the case for additions.
Make benefits easy to use with smart systems integration
Connecting benefits and resources for a simpler user experience also reduces administrative burdens on benefit leaders.
Deadline extended: 2026 Excellence in Benefits Awards Nominations are now open
EBN is seeking their next class of exceptional benefit managers and HR leaders for this annual honor.
Why ‘carewashing’ will drive employees away
Talk isn't enough. A better connection between offerings and effort from leadership is needed to make workers feel their health truly matters.
GLP-1s and menopause benefits are here to stay — What it means for 2026 budgets
New research from EBN reveals how GLP-1s and menopause benefits are changing employee benefit strategies—and what employers must plan for next.
Double-digit healthcare costs are here: 5 strategies for benefit managers to regain control
As health plan costs continue to climb, "doing nothing" has become the most expensive strategy of all, says this panel of benefit experts.
Young workers plagued by ‘planxiety’ during open enrollment
This confusion can cost both employees and employers more money and time in the long run.
Playbook On-demand dining for RTO
For HR & benefits leaders: a vendor-neutral playbook to launch on-demand workplace dining that fits RTO.
