MetLife reveals the top priority for employers in 2026
MetLife's 2026 study finds employers now prioritize cost control over hiring for the first time in years as half of workers skip medical care due to high prices.
Employee benefits
Benefits Think 9 lessons drawn from a decade of next-gen benefits
Forward-thinking advisers are embracing self-insurance, supply-chain management and a more consultative approach as they align benefits with overall business strategy.
3 ways AI is simplifying benefits administration
A new report reveals the areas where technology is making the biggest, most positive impact on benefit administration.
Double-digit healthcare costs are here: 5 strategies for benefit managers to regain control
As health plan costs continue to climb, "doing nothing" has become the most expensive strategy of all, says this panel of benefit experts.
The risky trend that’s putting secure retirement in danger
Employees at every income level can benefit from offerings that help them set aside savings, without impacting retirement prospects.
Benefits Think 5 strategies for stronger collaboration with your CFO
The chief financial officer at Imagine360 shares how leaders can bridge finance and benefits.
The hidden strain of special-needs caregiving on today’s workforce
Employees providing long-term care for loved ones report high stress and say limited flexibility and benefits hurt their jobs.
Benefits Think How to level set clients in an unpredictable market
Medical plan cost increases or adjustments will require increased employee education, providing an opportunity to reinforce health literacy.
With loan repayment looming, help employees with education support
Experts from tuition.io share strategies for helping employees pay off their debt and seek out upskilling opportunities.
AI startups changing the benefit industry in 2026
From AI-powered life coaching to smarter claims processing, startups say automation can personalize benefits and help employers and doctors save time and money.
Why benefits are a secret weapon for navigating healthcare staff shortages
A talent expert from MedPro Healthcare Staffing shares how flexibility, wellness, AI tools and professional development factor into overall employer care.
2026 resolutions every benefit manager should prioritize
A focus on employee well-being, and an embrace of technology should guide benefit managers' decisions for the new year.
Enhancing workplace culture: Resources for benefit managers
Managers can improve a company's culture, but they need resources that streamline the workflow and support employees.
Medical cannabis reimbursement moves from fringe to workplace benefit
CannaLnx, a new digital health platform, connects doctors, insurers and dispensaries as employers begin adding reimbursable medical cannabis to workplace benefit plans.
Benefits Think Better care, smarter spend: Why high-value primary care should anchor 2026 benefits
Access to a well-rounded primary care team can help employees maintain a healthy preventative routine.
J.P. Morgan finds critical flaw in fixed retirement withdrawal strategies
Popular retirement withdrawal strategies like the 4% rule assume a steady rate of spending for retirees. But new research from J.P. Morgan shows that premise is often disconnected from reality.
As AI expands, soft skills take center stage in 2026
AI is reshaping employee benefits, from personalized programs to virtual assistants, while soft skills and remote work are gaining importance.
Web Seminar How Bridgestone put the brakes on accelerating healthcare costs
With healthcare costs in overdrive, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is flooring the accelerator.
Can’t offer a bonus this year? Show employees you care in other ways
New benefits or upskilling programs could keep employees happy and engaged.
How benefit managers can help employees disconnect during the holidays
Benefit leaders can get a head start on preventing burnout in 2026 by ensuring employees take a holiday rest.
