2018 was a busy year for benefits professionals as they strategized their offerings. Here are some of the good, bad and ugliest trends of the year.

A large number of employers say they now offer the same health insurance coverage for all employees.

From killing the Cadillac tax to getting all employees to participate in wellness, here’s what was on HR managers’ holiday wish lists.

The new year is expected to be a turning point that will help more workers secure their retirement.

A sales consultant counsels HR on how to best assess administrative products and services.

The No. 1 gift employees want this holiday season is the one employers are reluctant to give.

From killing the Cadillac tax to getting all employees to participate in wellness, here’s what was on HR managers’ holiday wish lists.

Millennials should start setting money aside early and consistently, but without depriving themselves.

Helping clients tackle rising pharmacy costs, boosting voluntary enrollment and mergers were among the most viewed news items of the year.

From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, headlines impacting employee benefit decision-makers dominated news cycles.

A sales consultant counsels HR on how to best assess administrative products and services.

The IRS increased the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts late in the year — but is it worth the hassle to make changes to your plan?

One of the major provisions of proposed legislation would require 401(k) plans to offer annuities so participants could create new income streams.

The IRS increased the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts late in the year — but is it worth the hassle to make changes to your plan?

Still debating how to show appreciation for your workers during the holidays? Time off is just one idea.

Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.

A global counseling company contracts with wayForward to provide stress management tools to clients.

A global counseling company contracts with wayForward to provide stress management tools to clients.

From founding paid leave platforms and healthcare management apps to creating a virtual personal benefits assistant, these visionaries are using technology to drive innovation.