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Kevin McDonald is chief operating officer and chief information security officer at Alvaka, where he has served for more than two decades. He is a member of industry and law enforcement organizations including the High-Tech Crimes Investigations Association, FBI Infragard, DHS CISA UAV Working Group and GTIA's Global Cybersecurity Task Force. He can be reached by email at kevin@alvaka.net.

From rising pharmacy spend to cancer care, 2026 healthcare costs pose new challenges, according to Business Group on Health's annual report.

Ryan Ellis is the president of the Center for a Free Economy.

Mike Sanders is co-founder and CEO of CereTax. He is a tax technology entrepreneur with over 30 years' experience building and scaling successful businesses. In 1998, he co-founded Tax Partners, growing it into the nation's largest sales tax compliance service bureau before its acquisition by Thomson Corporation. In 2010, he co-founded SureTax, the first SaaS tax calculation platform tailored for the telecom and energy sectors, which was later acquired by Wolters Kluwer. 

Tiffany Dennis from Golden 1 Credit Union shares insight on the benefit selection process and advice on how to launch a successful program.

The long-term volunteer opportunity boosts job satisfaction and pride in the workplace while setting youth up for future success.

When the world outside of work is tumultuous, a stable, positive workplace builds an engaged, creative team of employees.

Vall Herard is the founder and CEO of Saifr, a RegTech incubated within Fidelity Labs. He specializes in the intersection of financial markets and technology and has a mastery of emerging methods like AI, machine learning, blockchain, and micro-services. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, including FinTech, RegTech, InsurTech, capital markets, and hedge funds.

Retired women find themselves leaning on Social Security as a primary source of income at greater rates than men.

Tiffany Duncan-Magri is a Senior Regulatory Advisor at Smarsh with 15 years of experience in the financial industry and a strong academic foundation in Marketing (B.S.) and Management (MBA). She specializes in helping financial services firms navigate complex regulatory requirements—translating them into clear, actionable strategies that support both compliance and growth.

Lyra Health's VP of workforce transformation shares how technology and AI is improving access and delivery of mental health benefits.

From personalized recommendations to side-by-side plan comparisons, SAVVI Financial's new feature is supporting employees through the whole process.

By adopting new parental leave strategies, organizations are well-positioned to stand out from the crowd, deepening trust and cultivating a culture of compassion.

Pragya Thakur is a National Board-certified health and wellness coach and master of public health candidate at Boston University.

She writes on wellness topics for publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Law Journal Newsletter and is currently developing a book exploring how small daily shifts can create meaningful change in health and clarity.

Many credit unions are now offering their workers paid time off for volunteering. Here's how it benefits both employers and employees.