Middle managers burning out due to AI, other mounting pressures
Worker well-being has declined sharply in two years, as employees race to adapt to rapid change and report waning organizational support.
Workforce management
How HSAs can help organizations stave off $183B in lost productivity
Better benefit plan design and HSAs can support employees as they struggle to afford their medical bills.
Benefits Think How AI helps drive higher benefits ROI
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.
Caregiving responsibilities could be costing Gen Z their careers
Young professionals are struggling more than their older counterparts to juggle their jobs, debt, and families with aging parents.
With commuting pains growing, these benefits can help
Offering a variety of both financial and nonfinancial perks can help ease the friction of these workplace treks.
The biggest caregiving trends every employer should be watching
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.
How EWA can kickstart employee financial security
With the majority of employees living paycheck to paycheck, faster access to wages can give them a better shot at building financial security.
Requiring RTO? Previously remote employees expect extra perks
More holistic perks and benefits can keep turnover rates low as leaders shift from remote work to hybrid and in-person models.
Adoption-friendly workplace benefits continue steady climb
Adoption benefits rose again in 2026, with average reimbursement topping $16,700 and paid leave increasing, according to a new Dave Thomas Foundation survey.
Managers play a key role in employee mental health, benefits use
Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.
Benefits Think Financial guidance in the workplace: It’s all in the family
By assessing the needs of various employee populations within a workforce, benefits can be constructed to be more independent and effective.
What’s ‘The Great Hunkering Down’ and why are benefits and perks at risk?
HR and benefits leaders are using the shifting employee-employer dynamic to cut down on costs — but it can't last forever.
Guide 5 Strategies for well-being engagement that lasts
The HR and benefits leaders' guide to improving participation, reach and sustained engagement in workplace well-being.
Retirement benefits, hybrid work lose ground as employers cut costs
New SHRM research finds fewer employers offering generous 401(k) matches and flexible work, even as experts warn benefit cuts can hurt hiring and retention.
How Valvoline helps top performers showcase talent, connect with leadership
For more than 30 years, the automotive services company has brought its top-performing technicians together to foster camaraderie, growth, and encourage great performance.
Why Gen Z men are taking more mental health leave than their older colleagues
A new survey finds this male demographic is taking mental health leave at higher rates than other generations, as employers grapple with rising loneliness and shifting workplace norms.
How employers can support mentally, financially strained caregiver staff
A new survey finds 77% of caregivers feel financially overwhelmed as they juggle jobs and care duties, exposing gaps in workplace support systems.
Benefits Think Neurodiversity is a business advantage (if we stop pretending it doesn’t exist)
The founder of Tolero Solutions identifies what it means to frame work, meetings and an environment around the individuals within an organization.
Why bad meetings are becoming a costly problem for employers
A new report offers recommendations for improving meetings that can often feature unclear action items and follow-up work that create productivity losses at a steep cost.
Organizations forced to rehire managers following AI-driven layoffs
Weakening a managerial role can lead to lower engagement, higher employee turnover, and reduced organizational effectiveness.
