Benefits Think Why benefits will make or break employee retention in 2026
When today's job-hugging trend wears off, total rewards packages will be a major factor in workers' decision to stay or leave.
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Benefits Think Expanded child care tax credit a game-changer
The Section 45F employer child care tax credit has been significantly expanded to reduce child care costs while boosting talent retention and productivity.
Building an effective workplace wellness room
A dedicated space to wellness can combat burnout and improve worker productivity.
Why ‘flashy’ perks won’t keep employees at work
A workplace expert shares how leaders can meet employees' new needs and expectations.
Child care surpasses retirement as top work perk
With rising costs and limited employer support, working parents say reliable child care is critical to productivity, retention and career stability.
Benefits Think Take back control: How employers can regain power over healthcare spending
Understanding data and contracts, as well as advocating for healthcare partnerships and quality care, can lead to better financial outcomes for businesses.
Why leaders are putting a renewed focus on PTO policies
A new report from WTW revealed that leave strategies remain top of mind for organizations looking to recruit and retain.
From child care desert to on-campus school: An employer’s solution for working parents
Healthcare provider Southwest Health is answering a call from the community by building a new facility that will be run by New Horizon Academy.
Employers push critical illness plans amid health risks
As chronic conditions rise nationwide, benefit leaders are urging employees to consider critical illness coverage to offset medical bills and other expenses tied to recovery.
Pinterest and Maven team up to provide menopause support to employees
Pinterest's CPO Doniel Sutton explains the decision to bring in a holistic family-building and women's health platform that includes this important life stage.
3 issues shaping the future of retirement planning: Morningstar
The focus of retirement planning is shifting, according to Morningstar experts, moving away from simple saving toward bespoke decumulation strategies and guaranteed lifetime income solutions.
The fall of personalization and rise of anticipatory benefits
To stay competitive leaders are going to have to anticipate employees' needs before they arise.
Benefits Think How to close America’s growing retirement divide
Dayforce's global head of sustainability and impact shares multiple ways for employers to help workers reverse negative retirement trends.
Help employees practice self love with benefits
From physical wellness to financial stability, workers feel and perform better when they use impactful employer offerings.
$1 trillion lost as workers delay mental health care
A nationwide survey finds 41% of workers say mental health or substance use issues affected their jobs, costing more than $1 trillion over five years.
Benefits Think Rethinking employer coverage for high-cost medications
Direct-to-employer carve-outs can make drugs like GLP-1s more affordable for companies and more accessible for employees.
Congress’ push to rein in drug costs will impact benefit strategies
New drug pricing proposals could reshape employer pharmacy strategy, as benefit managers struggle to navigate rising prescription costs.
A new addition to PTO: Heartbreak leave
43% of employees said they'd use this type of time off if it was offered, pointing to an opportunity to stand out for employers.
Rising health costs outpace Social Security for retirees
As costs for care balloon, benefit leaders and employees should be proactive about their retirement saving strategies.
Benefits Think Why now is the best time to re-engage employers
With open enrollment fresh on their minds, employers can clearly articulate what worked, what was well received by employees and what needs to improve.
Lindsey Kratzer
Spark Health Advisers