What AI means for burnout, benefits and trust at work in 2026
Polina Dimitrova, global head of people at automation platform Make, shares her predictions for how AI will transform the workplace in the near future.
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Experts see AI boosting productivity across workplace benefits
Experts say AI can enhance employee benefits, boost productivity and support financial wellness, but trust, bias concerns and scaling challenges still slow adoption.
Report suggests need to improve advisers’ AI experiences
Nearly half of brokers say their clients are actively requesting insights on AI tools, but most lack the infrastructure to adopt them.
Benefits Think How strategic reskilling can help employees keep pace with AI
Learning new technology skills can help employees free up valuable time and stay with their companies longer.
A new employee perk: Help navigating the funeral home maze
Titan Casket is teaming with employers nationwide to offer funeral planning support, aiming to cut costs for families and give workers clearer choices during a stressful time.
What is ‘benefitmaxxing’? The new Gen Z trend impacting employee benefits
Young talents' demand for customization and personalization can be beneficial for workforces of every age.
Concerned to confident: How this exec transformed AI use at her company
Nikki Morello's mission to enhance human work allows her to skillfully navigate employee adoption of evolving tech.
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.
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 How offering seamless healthcare can lower costs
When care is seamless, employees are more likely to seek treatment early, which helps prevent avoidable complications and reduces costly downstream care.
Schneider Electric turns to veterans to fill skill gaps
The energy technology company's a focus on training, safety and a positive culture helps recruit and retain this valuable population.
Katelyn Green uses AI to switch to an ICHRA benefit model
The benefits leader at Rush Memorial Hospital reveals how technology is shaping healthcare plans and strategy.
How AI is disrupting retirement planning for the better
Without the help from intuitive tech tools, meeting employees' retirement needs may be impossible.
Brian Coleman weighs specialty med needs for a global workforce
The VP of total rewards at Dawn Foods shares his approach to involving the whole family in benefits decisions, and how AI can play a role.
2 strategies that help Gen Z understand their benefits better
The majority of Gen Z are using social media like TikTok and Instagram to learn about benefits instead of relying on benefit leaders.
Nava Benefit’s AI chatbot offers comprehensive support to benefit leaders
Employees want more help with their benefits — leveraging technology can help leaders keep up with those needs.
Lob’s SVP of people embraces remote work and AI in her benefit strategy
Victoria Ashton has put together a solid communication and benefits approach, and is preparing for AI's growing role in the people-leader function.
Video How Progyny supports women’s health with inclusive benefits
The chief medical officer at Progyny shares the telehealth company's apporach to digital care for fertility to menopause support.
Sunny Day Fund helps these nonprofit employees save for emergencies
The CEO of SERCAP talks about why she partnered with the emergency savings platform, and the good it has done for her workforce.
