Benefits lessons to learn from a brutal flu season
Rise of antiviral and telehealth use indicate more serious cases are occurring. Experts advise on how to avoid lost productivity and higher healthcare costs.
Employee benefits
ICE at work: Increased mental health benefits are critical amidst raids
Current events are taking a toll on employees' mental health, and they're in need of more comprehensive support.
Benefits Think Perfect storm or long overdue reckoning?
Transparency is becoming the baseline, with visibility into compensation streams and financial relationships increasingly expected rather than optional.
Jamie Greenleaf
Fiduciary In A Box
The hidden aftermath of natural disasters: a rise in mental health leaves
A study finds employees take more mental health leave months after disasters, highlighting delayed trauma and the need for longer-term support from employers.
Guardian’s benefits playbook helps leaders tell a ‘benefits story’
Communicating benefits in terms of life stages and events helps employees understand and utilize the offerings they need most.
Screen time surges for desk workers, straining eyes and productivity
Desk workers are spending nearly 100 hours a week on screens, a new survey finds, with most saying eye strain is affecting their work performance.
New student loan laws could make financing college harder for working parents
Starting July 1, 2026 Parent PLUS loans will no longer be eligible for flexible repayment options.
Alarm over rising fuel costs adds to employee financial stress
This is a good time for benefit leaders to highlight financial offerings, flexibility and alternative commuting practices to help offset price hikes.
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.
Benefits Think Why it’s time to treat leaves as a strategic business benefit
Employers now face an inflection point: recognize leaves as an opportunity to strengthen workplace culture or continue to treat them as a disruption.
How does your state rank in retirement savings?
A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.
Most US workers hide caregiving duties from HR
A new survey finds U.S. employees conceal caregiving responsibilities, citing stigma and fear of career setbacks.
CVS Health joins international movement to become menopause accredited
The healthcare company partnered with Midovia to develop a holistic support network of benefits, education and training.
Centers of Excellence: A smarter strategy for employer healthcare
Leading employers are reshaping high-cost care through Centers of Excellence strategies.
When staying local isn’t best: Coordinated travel for select high-impact care
Centers of Excellence integrate clinical expertise with travel and logistical support to improve patient outcomes.
Benefits Think How cognitive differences are driving workforce performance in 2026
Investing in a holistic design now will pay dividends in future performance and engagement.
Guide Unlock better health outcomes & ROI: Choosing the right weight health partner
Get seven evaluation essentials to compare weight health platforms, control GLP-1 costs, and drive sustainable results.
Nearly half of U.S. workers say they’re workaholics, survey finds
Three-quarters of employees say they work more than 40 hours a week, as employer expectations, economic pressure and blurred work boundaries fuel overwork.
You’ve built a good PTO policy. Help workers enjoy it
A workplace well-being expert shares simple tips that will encourage employees to leave work alone while on vacation.
Benefits Think My journey from corporate HR to service provider
Vendor relationships that prioritize empathy, communication and simplicity in benefits offerings journey underscore the importance of collaboration.
