Report 2026 Workplace Benefits Report
New research: Why benefits investments are falling short — and what HR leaders should do about it.
Workplace
Healthy workers are ditching company insurance to save $1,000 a month
Employees look for alternative healthcare coverage in the wake of rising premiums, sparking concern over care gaps and group plan disruption.
Most workers expect AI layoffs as workplace stress and distrust grow
A new Modern Health survey finds most workers fear AI-related layoffs, rising stress, and increased reliance on substances to cope with workplace pressure.
Benefits Think How disintermediation is being managed in Rx models
The objective is to have a clear view of baseline vs. current Rx trend, documented savings tied to interventions and a reconciliation check on guarantees and rebates.
Companies that invest in women outperform competition
Benefits, policies and leadership support create trusted environments that help women and businesses succeed.
For disabled employees, financial security depends on benefits and guidance
Employees are struggling to figure out how income, savings, employee benefits and government programs like Medicaid fit together.
Playbook The GLP-1 double spend: How to stop
Are you paying twice for GLP-1s? Find out how to stop the double-spend—and optimize the impact of your strategy.
Employees are ditching benefits for their own health apps
Employees are turning to consumer health apps instead of workplace benefits, highlighting a growing gap between what companies offer and what workers use.
Benefits Think Building a culture that thrives through change
Leadership lessons learned on the field — and the front lines of innovation.
Employers see 507% ROI from behavioral healthcare, new study shows
Behavioral health services deliver a 507% ROI for employers, driven by lower medical costs, reduced disability claims and improved productivity gains.
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.
On-Demand Web Seminar The true cost of fertility care: How benefit design shapes outcomes
Fertility benefits are deeply personal, and increasingly important to employees. For HR and benefits leaders, the challenge is designing coverage that not only supports people in reaching their family building goals, but also manages cost in a sustainable, thoughtful way.
How workers can spend HSA and FSA dollars to support their mental health
From therapy to sleep assistance to wearables, tax-free accounts can be used to help purchase products and services that promote better wellness.
Why Gen Z’s AI skillset isn’t translating to the workplace
A new survey from Arkansas State University revealed that there is a disconnect between the AI young people know and the tech needs of the workplace.
Benefits Think A comprehensive checklist to boost caregiving support for employees
Northeast Business Group on Health's CEO shares insight and resources that help benefit leaders construct well-rounded benefits and policies.
‘Just for show’: Superficial AI strategies are ruining adoption
AI integration is causing massive stress and hurting business. An expert from Betterworks discusses how to actually get employees on board.
Guide The evolving ROI of workplace well-being—and how to measure it
Learn how well-being drives key business metrics like retention, engagement and organizational performance.
How to show appreciation for retiring employees
Learn how to show appreciation for retiring employees with strategic, meaningful approaches that strengthen culture and workforce continuity.
Financial firms expand pooled retirement plans for small employers
Financial firms are expanding pooled employer retirement plans to help small businesses and nonprofits cut costs, simplify administration and reduce fiduciary risk.
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.
