Benefits Think Why traditional benefits education fails employees when it matters most
Extended time between benefits sign-up and use, as well as overwhelming information, can render communication useless.
Compensation
Employees can invest alternative assets into their 401(k)s. Here’s what to know
The Department of Labor issued a safe harbor rule protecting benefit leaders as they navigate the added risk to retirement planning.
EY’s approach to well-being has multi-generational appeal
Leadership's encouragement of regular check-ins, benefits use and learning opportunities mean workers feel appreciated and able to grow.
Cutting employee compensation to invest in AI could backfire
AI investments are made in the name of productivity and output, but de-investing in employees could have swift adverse business outcomes.
Millions lose track of their retirement savings. This plan wants to change that
A new clearinghouse proposal would auto-transfer retirement accounts, reducing lost savings and simplifying rollovers across employers.
Benefits Think What becoming ‘AI Numb’ means for workforce change
AI integration into employee workflows needs to be well thought through and meaningful, or it will be feared and rejected.
At Phillips 66, a benefit leader’s cancer diagnosis is a catalyst for change
Jessica Domann has brought in more preventative care and created an external comprehensive cancer benefits guide for employees and their dependents.
New grads put job security over pay as AI and economy raise concerns
A majority of graduates are willing to accept lower salaries for job security as economic uncertainty and AI concerns shape early career decisions.
Building a benefits dream team: Choosing the right ancillary partner
Consolidated, customizable voluntary offerings can help benefit leaders round out their core healthcare and retirement plans.
Benefits Think Beyond engagement: Why benefits leaders must focus on enablement
Connecting well-being, skills, manager training and trust improves workforce performance.
ICE at work: For fearful employees, anonymity and resource access are key to safety
Heightened anxiety due to workplace raids has left employees seeking more avenues to raise concerns, ask for help or provide feedback.
A new partnership is making homeownership an employee benefit
A new workplace perk helps employees plan for their first home, combining savings, credit-building tools, and guidance alongside traditional benefits.
Benefit leaders, consider these 6 old-school perks
These tried-and-true benefits cover some of employees' biggest needs, and are worth revisiting if they're not already offered.
Report Healthcare affordability pulse
Learn how benefits strategies can ease financial strain and prepare employees for healthcare challenges.
White Paper Strategy gap: HDHPs are working — employer approaches are not
Explore strategies to boost HDHP enrollment and save $5,400 per employee annually. Insights from new research.
Score big: The ROI of workplace rec sports teams
Innovative benefits drive success. Explore how starting a company sports team improves retention, builds soft skills, and breaks down departmental silos.
Engineer to Olympian: How flexible work helped one employee go for gold
Ulteig's flexible work policies let Luc Violette juggle engineering duties and Olympic curling, giving him a path to compete at the Games.
Benefits Think The top 5 financial concerns for Americans in 2026
A financial planning expert shares advice benefit leaders can pass along to their employees.
On-Demand Web Seminar Costs are up. Raises aren’t. Now what, HR?
This webinar explores how HR leaders can respond in a constrained environment, rethinking financial wellness beyond individual budgeting tools to address the growing complexity of shared financial responsibilities.
White Paper From managing illness to building health
Chronic disease is the largest driver of healthcare costs for employers – and traditional benefits aren't solving it.
