Flexibility and personalization will define benefit needs in 2026
Leaders from Bartaco and the Child and Family Center share how they're tailoring their benefit strategies for a new generation.
Employee benefits
Healthcare workers need more support post-government shutdown
Approximately 32,460 healthcare workers were furloughed during the government shutdown, adding to the existing strain in the industry.
AI is helping leaders personalize their benefit strategy
Nayya's AI-powered platform makes proactive suggestions and reduces administrative tasks during the benefit process.
Benefits Think Realizing the promise of AI-powered benefits
HR and benefit professionals can use technology to tailor benefits to suit different life stages, making them more useful and personalized.
How Care.com, DoorDash and ezCater create community through food
This Thanksgiving, benefit managers can provide support in many forms, with one of the most meaningful access to reliable, nutritious meals.
Exclusive research Helping the Helpers
New research explores the state of caregiving among employees, highlighting their biggest concerns and points to how employers can help. Read EBN's latest editorial report to learn more.
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Matt Kuhrt
Strategies to retain employees in a high turnover industry
Better benefits, training and a supportive work environment can manage employees and reduce turnover.
Why long-term care should be included in financial planning
Whether an employee is reaching retirement age or acting as a caregiver for aging loved ones, planning for potential long-term needs is best done early.
Employers boost financial wellness efforts as worker stress rises
Facing high turnover, particularly among Gen Z, U.S. employers are expanding basic retirement benefits into full-scale financial counseling to cultivate appreciation and security among staff.
Benefits to beat seasonal depression to implement now
A career expert shares a few strategies for leaders looking to better support their workforce's mental health year-round.
Benefits Think Why men’s health should be defined as a core benefit
The right benefits and usage strategies can help men engage with preventative care, leading to better overall wellness.
Maven launches new support for high-risk pregnancies
Up to 50,000 pregnancies are considered high-risk annually, but new technology and clinical expertise is helping manage serious prenatal health conditions.
Gen Z investors are all-in on Roth. Here’s why
Generation Z is favoring Roth accounts like no generation before, new Fidelity research shows.
Paychex and Perpay partner on credit building employee benefit
Nearly a quarter of Americans have a low credit score, underscoring the need for employer intervention.
Benefits Think Why cash accounts are a cost-shifting illusion
In light of the Republican proposal, we need to keep in mind that consumer-driven health care is a failed theory that will not deliver better health at a lower cost.
Benefits Think Rethinking open enrollment: Why plan design needs provider performance data
Better plan design gives employees the ability to be confident in receiving quality care when they need it.
Small businesses are cutting healthcare costs — without cutting benefits
Rising healthcare costs are squeezing small businesses, but HSAs and HRAs are benefit strategies keeping care affordable.
How to help employees spend their FSA dollars before the deadline
As the end-of-year FSA deadline approaches, Health e-Commerce shares smart benefit communication tips and examples of how its own employees spend their funds.
Data-driven benefits gain ground as employers face steep premium hikes
With premiums climbing, benefit leaders rely on claims data and analytic tools to guide smarter plan design and purchasing.
Benefits Think Forget career ladders, enter career portfolios
With the quick pace of professional change, employees need to be equipped with marketable skills that help them move up.
Leo Goncalves
University of Phoenix