Endless meetings and apps leave employees struggling to focus
A surge in meetings and constant digital notifications has left employees with minimal time for deep, uninterrupted focus on their work.
Workplace
The fall of personalization and rise of anticipatory benefits
To stay competitive leaders are going to have to anticipate employees' needs before they arise.
Benefits Think How to close America’s growing retirement divide
Dayforce's global head of sustainability and impact shares multiple ways for employers to help workers reverse negative retirement trends.
Benefits Think A welcomed turning point for earned wage access
Clarifying that accessing earned wages through employer-integrated models is not the same as borrowing removes a major obstacle to adoption.
Help employees practice self love with benefits
From physical wellness to financial stability, workers feel and perform better when they use impactful employer offerings.
$1 trillion lost as workers delay mental health care
A nationwide survey finds 41% of workers say mental health or substance use issues affected their jobs, costing more than $1 trillion over five years.
AI can make workplaces safer by improving misconduct reporting process
More than half of instances of harassment, discrimination and violence are going unaddressed, but technology is bridging the gap.
Benefits Think Rethinking employer coverage for high-cost medications
Direct-to-employer carve-outs can make drugs like GLP-1s more affordable for companies and more accessible for employees.
Congress’ push to rein in drug costs will impact benefit strategies
New drug pricing proposals could reshape employer pharmacy strategy, as benefit managers struggle to navigate rising prescription costs.
A new addition to PTO: Heartbreak leave
43% of employees said they'd use this type of time off if it was offered, pointing to an opportunity to stand out for employers.
Rising health costs outpace Social Security for retirees
As costs for care balloon, benefit leaders and employees should be proactive about their retirement saving strategies.
Benefits Think Why now is the best time to re-engage employers
With open enrollment fresh on their minds, employers can clearly articulate what worked, what was well received by employees and what needs to improve.
Lindsey Kratzer
Spark Health Advisers
How employees can use LSAs to pay for groceries and other basic needs
As employees struggle to make ends meet, leaders need to go beyond trendy workplace stipends and address employee needs head-on.
New leadership at Target, Walmart and Bridgestone West focus on employee connection
As new leaders take over key roles in the C-suite, it'll be important to establish connections with their workforce, says this executive coach.
Cash-pay option expands care access
Sidecar Health's approach removes barriers associated with provider network restrictions, prior authorization, formularies and step care.
Health savings accounts gain popularity as investment vehicles
HR leaders can help employees maximize HSA investments, boosting savings for future medical expenses.
Benefits Think Why your organization’s greatest asset is its own collective wisdom
The co-founder of TimeZero Enterprises explains that the key to unlocking potential might just be hiding in plain sight.
On-Demand Web Seminar Thrive with purpose in 2026: Unlocking new voluntary benefit strategies
Learn practical strategies to unlock the full potential of voluntary benefits, helping your organization thrive with purpose in 2026 and beyond.
Included Health’s new plan design improves employees’ access to quality care
The healthcare provider is leveraging AI to support employees, physicians and benefit leaders.
Benefits Think Will we finally stop badge-swipe leadership?
Attendance only tells you whether people walked in the door. Human-centric data tells you whether they want to stay, how productive they are and how supported they feel.
Marcy Klipfel
Businessolver