Employee benefits

Insurers are financial institutions, not healthcare companies, which has significant implications for how we can fix problems that have been around for years.

With financial preparedness a continuing challenge, according to a new MetLife survey, employers have the opportunity to better equip their people through emergency savings and financial wellness benefits.

From loan repayment and forgiveness to tuition planning, employers can improve workers' education about how to proceed following July 1 changes to plan options.

In a world where benefits are only valuable if people can actually use them, guidance has never mattered more as employers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence.

Despite tepid interest, small businesses — and their advisers — stand to benefit from adding pooled employer plans.

Alternative retirement options are growing in popularity as employees reject traditional, more rigid, plans.

Young professionals are struggling more than their older counterparts to juggle their jobs, debt, and families with aging parents.

Offering a variety of both financial and nonfinancial perks can help ease the friction of these workplace treks.

Caregiving is now a reality for nearly 1 in 4 U.S. workers, reshaping how employers think about benefits, flexibility and support for working families.

With the majority of employees living paycheck to paycheck, faster access to wages can give them a better shot at building financial security.

A look at the current challenges facing employees and employers, and how to deliver value to clients.

More holistic perks and benefits can keep turnover rates low as leaders shift from remote work to hybrid and in-person models.

Medicare now covers the medication for weight loss for eligible members, upping the need for corresponding lifestyle and behavioral benefits.

Employers are beginning to explore a wider range of offerings that support everyday financial stability and real-life priorities beyond traditional insurance options.

Adoption benefits rose again in 2026, with average reimbursement topping $16,700 and paid leave increasing, according to a new Dave Thomas Foundation survey.

Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.