CVS Health joins international movement to become menopause accredited
The healthcare company partnered with Midovia to develop a holistic support network of benefits, education and training.
Health and wellness
Nearly half of U.S. workers say they’re workaholics, survey finds
Three-quarters of employees say they work more than 40 hours a week, as employer expectations, economic pressure and blurred work boundaries fuel overwork.
You’ve built a good PTO policy. Help workers enjoy it
A workplace well-being expert shares simple tips that will encourage employees to leave work alone while on vacation.
Can increasing women’s access to specialists decrease insurance costs?
With a focus on menopause and urology, Blair Health aims to deliver better, more affordable care to women.
What 2026 open enrollment reveals about cost pressures ahead
Advisers say the health insurance market could stay hardened in 2027 and beyond amid greater involvement in benefit design strategies from executive teams.
Why ‘carewashing’ will drive employees away
Talk isn't enough. A better connection between offerings and effort from leadership is needed to make workers feel their health truly matters.
Chronic illness drives healthcare spending among millennials
Rising rates of chronic conditions and a surge in six-figure medical claims are pushing up employer healthcare costs, particularly among younger workers.
Benefits Think How employers can drive year-round engagement in benefits
Ongoing, targeted communication can help increase awareness, understanding and utilization of benefit offerings.
GLP-1s and ICHRAs took center stage in latest OE
Employers are feeling pressured to cover weight-loss drugs without breaking the bank, and considering an alternative to traditional health insurance.
Benefits Think These quick, overlooked habits could transform workplace wellness
Simple, short movements during the workday can help keep employees physically healthy, which can also improve mental wellness.
Benefits Think Why claims data underestimates mental health risk
Traditional claims reporting often splits depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and attention disorders into silos, minimizing the aggregate impact.
Ray Fabius, M.D.
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This app helps employees with ADHD and anxiety manage their day
NoPlex is specifically designed to keep daily routines more organized and achievable for people who need extra support.
FSA extensions are almost over — here’s what to know
Depending on their extension details, benefit leaders should encourage employees to spend down their flexible savings accounts and submit claims for reimbursement.
Employees are saving their money. So why are they still stressed?
Workers are making the right moves with their money, but embedded concern remains and is impacting their work performance.
Benefits Think 6 ways to combat ‘quiet cracking’ in the workplace
Employers can detect and reverse employee disengagement through people and workplace strategies rooted in empathetic listening.
OE look-back: Advisers reach a cost tipping point in 2026
Benefit advisers unpack their latest client experiences helping employers respond to a hardening group health insurance market and employee education challenges.
Benefits Think Why benefits will make or break employee retention in 2026
When today's job-hugging trend wears off, total rewards packages will be a major factor in workers' decision to stay or leave.
Why workers with disabilities still fear taking leave
Many companies aren't prepared when employees need leave for disability or caregiving, leaving staff feeling unsupported and stressed.
Building an effective workplace wellness room
A dedicated space to wellness can combat burnout and improve worker productivity.
Employers push critical illness plans amid health risks
As chronic conditions rise nationwide, benefit leaders are urging employees to consider critical illness coverage to offset medical bills and other expenses tied to recovery.
