Workers say reliance on AI is eroding skills and judgment
A new GoTo study finds workers increasingly depend on AI tools, raising concerns about misuse, poor judgment and declining skills.
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AI moving from ‘hype’ to real execution, JPMorgan’s Brunner says
Plans for automation are in the works for multiple financial institutions, putting worker support roles in jeopardy.
Unexpected 401(k) fees raise costs, confusion for employers
Unexpected retirement plan fees are forcing some small and midsized employers to reduce matching, cut benefits, or abandon 401(k) offerings, survey says.
Trump administration wants fed job applicants to disclose political affiliations
The series of application questions have potential to discourage or exclude qualified candidates.
Benefits Think 6 tips for reviewing vendor contract terms
The practical value of a guarantee depends heavily on the contract terms that sit behind the headline.
A shift in retirement: Why more companies back guaranteed income
With concerns growing about outliving savings, more companies say retirement plans should deliver predictable income, not just a large balance at the finish line.
Hiring managers use work trials as AI resumes make interviews harder
With AI resumes everywhere, more employers are leaning on work trials to watch how candidates actually work before making hiring decisions.
Meta tells staff it will cut 10% of jobs in push for efficiency
Layoffs are scheduled to take place May 20 as the company shifts more spending toward AI development.
Benefits Think How employers end up paying for weight gain
When GLP-1s are offered without expert clinical and lifestyle support, they lose effectiveness and lead to wasted money.
Benefits Think Why advisers must move from ‘retailers’ to ‘guardians’
The time has come to assemble a coalition of defense to remove a structural flaw that has resulted in a waste margin of roughly $4,000 per employee per year.
Donovan Pyle
Health Compass Consulting
Why more U.S. workers are hitting the panic button
Panic-button technology is empowering workers in high-risk environments to alert first responders, supervisors and loved ones in the face of growing threats.
PBGH survey finds employers bracing for higher health premiums in 2026
Employers say health care costs remain a top concern as premiums are expected to rise 6% to 7% in 2026, according to a Purchaser Business Group on Health survey.
Benefits Think Clarity driving broker success in opaque times
An ability to clearly explain what changed, why it changed and what can realistically be influenced next is indispensable in the face of opacity.
Job seekers don’t trust AI hiring tools. Can voice-AI help?
The founder of voice-AI interview platform Ezra explains why human-like communication tools actually increase an applicant's chance of getting hired.
Millions lose track of their retirement savings. This plan wants to change that
A new clearinghouse proposal would auto-transfer retirement accounts, reducing lost savings and simplifying rollovers across employers.
Class actions spark greater scrutiny of broker fees
As voluntary benefits litigation plays out, compensation structures are expected to be measured against data, benchmarking and fiduciary process.
Trump’s obesity drug plan for Medicare would cost insurers billions
Only 4.4% of newly-eligible patients would be covered by the projected $900 million in savings, according to new research.
Benefits Think The top 5 financial concerns for Americans in 2026
A financial planning expert shares advice benefit leaders can pass along to their employees.
Voluntary benefits litigation spotlights disclosure
Experts suggest that process and disclosure matter more than ever in the face of class-action lawsuits alleging overpayments on voluntary benefits premiums.
Benefits Think Roth catch-up contributions are in effect: Here are plan sponsors’ next steps
A retirement expert offers step-by-step guidance to ensure compliance with the new rule.
