Why older Americans are stuffing their IRAs right now
With retirement pressures mounting, Gen Xers and baby boomers are increasing IRA contributions in a bid to catch up, according to a new Fidelity study.
Employee benefits
You made a mistake with your employees’ benefits. Now what?
Knowing how to effectively address missteps and correct them is a critical skill for all leaders.
Employers face 6.5% benefit cost surge in 2026 — how benefit leaders can prepare
Health benefit costs are set to rise at the fastest pace in 15 years, but there are ways to control costs while supporting employees.
AI gives benefit managers smarter insights into employee needs
Arthur One's Vibe technology connects with employees to gather insights, ask relevant questions, and produce actionable reports for leadership.
Financial wellness benefits that help — and hurt — employees
Many popular financial solutions such as student loan repayment and earned wage access aren't as useful as leaders may think.
Here’s how much employees need to save for healthcare in retirement
The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in retirement.
Maven addresses male and female fertility needs with new tool
The recent launch includes enhanced insights on menstrual cycles, as well as at-home semen analysis kits.
Benefits Think The ICHRA conundrum: Why solving payment friction is the key
Knowledgeable brokers and advisers can smooth the transition to these more personalized plans, increasing healthcare benefit options for their employer clients.
3 ways employees can use HSAs for back-to-school expenses
From contact lenses to doctor visits, HSAs can cover dependents' health and wellness products and services.
Benefits Think Strategic tips on making open enrollment work
By framing options in terms that resonate with employees' real lives, organizations can help people see the value in their choices.
Alexandra Powell
Reward Gateway | Edenred
HomeVest is helping employees save for their first home
By integrating directly into payroll systems, saving for a down payment can be as simple as making a retirement contribution.
Most working mothers lack reliable lactation support at work, survey shows
Working parents face barriers to breast feeding and pumping in the workplace, presenting challenges for benefit managers.
This benefit platform provides social workers as an employee offering
Beam partners with companies to offer guidance on day-to-day challenges that can hinder the ability to be present and productive at work.
Benefits Think What we need to know about OBBBA’s impact
Telehealth integration, a broader playing field for HSA contributions and a shot in the arm for direct primary care lead the way among several positive legislative changes.
Jay Kirschbaum
World Insurance Associates
Web Seminar Sleep: The hidden gap in chronic condition care
Poor sleep is at the root of many chronic conditions—driving higher costs, increased ER visits, and missed opportunities for better health. By tackling sleep first, organizations can unlock powerful improvements in member health while reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization.
Leaders from Walmart, Google and SHRM speak out on employee benefits
Top executives will be gathering for EBN's annual Benefits at Work conference to share their wisdom on benefits that move the needle.
How Walmart’s VP of well-being is transforming healthcare for millions
2025 Excellence in Benefits awardee Lisa Woods shares the health and wellness initiatives changing the way people receive and communicate about care.
Benefits Think How to determine good captive insurance candidates
Employer clients must be prepared to contribute additional capital to fund and secure the captive's initial surplus, typically 10% to 15% of the first year's premium.
Jeb Dunkelberger
ClearPoint Health
Takeaways from 5 years of EBN’s Excellence in Benefits Awards
Past nominees' efforts championed the needs of their workforce and inspired a new wave of leaders to do the same.
Program offers Rx fiduciary protection
Scripta's extensive pharmacy and therapeutics committee featuring 23 practicing clinicians offers independent third-party insight into drug pricing.
