2026 resolutions every benefit manager should prioritize
A focus on employee well-being, and an embrace of technology should guide benefit managers' decisions for the new year.
Wellness
Medical cannabis reimbursement moves from fringe to workplace benefit
CannaLnx, a new digital health platform, connects doctors, insurers and dispensaries as employers begin adding reimbursable medical cannabis to workplace benefit plans.
Podcast Supporting the Strong Caregiver: How Employers Can Bring Balance to the Workplace
The balance between stress and sense of purpose is imperative to caregivers' wellbeing, but they also need to feel supported by their employer with proper benefits and resources.
Flexibility and personalization will define benefit needs in 2026
Leaders from Bartaco and the Child and Family Center share how they're tailoring their benefit strategies for a new generation.
2026 healthcare trends: The growing role of addiction and recovery support
Benefit leaders should be focusing on the populations with the greatest health and wellness needs to curb costs.
Exclusive research Helping the Helpers
New research explores the state of caregiving among employees, highlighting their biggest concerns and points to how employers can help. Read EBN's latest editorial report to learn more.
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Addiction’s hidden toll: This CEO shares his recovery and hope for employees
Cooper Zelnick explains how finding the right treatment program can lead to life-changing outcomes for employees struggling with substance use disorder.
7 ways benefit managers can realign a burned out workforce
CHRO's from Care.com and LiveCor share how stress is reshaping employee performance, and how HR can respond.
As mental health costs rise, benefit managers seek new solutions
More progressive wellness plans and policies can help mitigate the costs associated with poor mental health.
Wally Health offers subscription-based dental care for employers
Unaddressed, poor dental health could lead to loss of productivity and rising absenteeism for organizations.
Joanne Homa prioritizes family-centric support
The director of benefits at Faith Technologies shares how healthcare costs are impacting caregivers, and how AI is streamlining the benefits engagement process.
Web Seminar Personalizing Wellness: The future of GenAI, data analytics and benefits access to improve employees’ health and financial lives
Scott Rodney, Director of HR & Payroll at Bartaco and Heather Newton, Director of HR Talent and Training at Child & Family Center join the EBN Leaders channel
Web Seminar Advancing Wellness: Strategies to Combine New Health and Financial Benefits for Meaningful Employee and Employer Outcomes
The future of employee wellness means that employers must balance strategies that combine meaningful new health and financial benefits.
This benefit pro built an award winning wellness program from scratch
Tiffany Dennis from Golden 1 Credit Union shares insight on the benefit selection process and advice on how to launch a successful program.
Cigna’s nutrition benefits prioritize healthy habits — at a lower cost
The goal of the was to increase employees' access to the kind of specialized care traditional benefits typically lack.
What mental health benefits should your company offer?
More companies are providing mental health resources and wellbeing programs and resources for employees.
What employee wellness benefits should your company offer?
In addition to healthcare benefits, 79% of large companies also offer wellness programs to their employees.
How are companies affording GLP-1 coverage?
The increased popularity of GLP-1s for weight loss has pushed organizations to modify their healthcare plans.
What’s the ROI of mental health benefits?
For workers who are suffering from mental health challenges, research shows they're more likely to stay with their job if their employer offers mental health benefits.
What workers have access to quality-of-life benefits?
Most employees have access to EAP benefits, while workplaces struggle to provide childcare, commuting, and flexible workplace benefits to their employees.
