Benefits Think How Congress can address healthcare affordability for small businesses
Legislation can help small employers offer health benefit options that attract and retain talent.
Employee benefits
3 of the biggest healthcare trends for 2026
From improving access to care to investing in better benefit data collection, being proactive is the key to keeping costs low.
Exclusive research: How to help parents stay present and productive at work
Working parents need supportive resources that help them balance their job and family responsibilities.
This company’s retirement strategy starts with student loan repayment
Abbott has contributed $10 million toward employees' 401(k)s, even while workers pause their contributions to pay off debt.
Benefits Think This year, employees’ benefits decisions are financial
Education about the financial impact of benefit choices can help workers' current and long-term wellness.
Walmart ups wellness game with new benefit enhancements
Expanded access to mental health, medication, tech-based care and bereavement leave further cover popular and pressing needs.
Benefits Think Block strategy lays foundation for a successful book
Savvy brokers are building scalable, strategic momentum with coordinated, high-performing blocks that feature the right employers.
Jeb Dunkelberger
ClearPoint Health
NewDay USA makes homeownership accessible to its young employees
The company's first-time homebuyers are 26.5 years old, significantly younger than the median age of 40.
Workplace telehealth program aims to improve child health
MiSalud launches a free telehealth program offering bilingual guidance on children's health, aiming to close care gaps for Latino families through employers.
401(k) loans act as lifeline for savers facing health and housing shocks
Most borrowers use defined contribution plan loans for essential health and housing costs rather than discretionary spending, new EBRI research found.
Why financial wellness should start with employees’ paychecks
Employees don't just want tools, they want solutions that are timely, personalized and easy to navigate.
Benefits Think ICHRAs offer a new approach to health benefits for employers
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements offer increased flexibility and cost control, making them an appealing option for many business owners.
Article The future of health benefits: Thatch Marketplace turns ICHRA dollars into holistic wellness
Change is underway in the health insurance industry, specifically with the rise in popularity of ICHRAs. But the innovation doesn’t stop at insurance coverage. Recognizing that employees often have leftover allowances after covering their premiums, Thatch launched Thatch Marketplace, a curated online ecosystem of health and wellness services. In this article, you’ll get a better […]
Podcast Overcoming Tradition: The benefits of ICHRA and employee choice
Bruce Johnson, Head of Policy and Matt Adler, Head of Product at Thatch discuss why the shift to ICHRA is happening, the benefits of employee choice, and how employers can help their employees feel empowered in their decision-making.
White Paper Building better benefits: The employer’s blueprint for modern health plans
A one-size-fits all health insurance approach often fails to meet the needs of a modern and diverse workforce. This white paper outlines how ICHRAs foster budget sustainability and employee choice.
Exclusive research: Benefit leaders face a pharmacy cost crisis in 2026
Pharmacy cost management is one of the toughest challenges employers will face in 2026, according to new data from Employee Benefit News.
What AI means for burnout, benefits and trust at work in 2026
Polina Dimitrova, global head of people at automation platform Make, shares her predictions for how AI will transform the workplace in the near future.
At AT&T, employee caregivers get a boost from these benefits
A partnership with Bright Horizons, caregiver PTO and mental health support allow people to care for loved ones and mind their own wellness.
Exclusive research: The caregiving benefits employees need
Data and feedback from working caregivers empowers benefit leaders to provide better support.
Experts see AI boosting productivity across workplace benefits
Experts say AI can enhance employee benefits, boost productivity and support financial wellness, but trust, bias concerns and scaling challenges still slow adoption.
