3 free HSA tools to use during and beyond open enrollment
Health e-Commerce's monthly calendar with reminders and links, along with the learning centers and savings calculators, are valuable supplements for benefit communication.
Workplace
Benefits Think Supporting the human side of the workplace
Comprehensive mental health benefits, including financial, substance use and youth components, are necessary to cover the needs of a workforce.
Cigna will end drug rebates in many private health plans
The plan to eventually phase out rebates portends a seismic shift in the flow of billions of dollars among drugmakers, insurers and employers.
‘An epidemic that keeps growing’: Supporting employees through substance use
Nearly two-thirds of people suffering through substance use disorders are currently employed, making it a critical workplace issue
Benefits Think Why GLP-1 coverage alone isn’t enough
A value-driven approach includes comprehensive nutrition and physical activity programs, as well as access to behavioral health and wellness coaching.
Ray Fabius, M.D.
HealthNEXT
ezCater mixes time off, teambuilding to strike balance for staff
Voluntary weeklong collaborations in the home office, four-week sabbaticals and all-company gatherings keep workers connected, energized and engaged.
Benefits Think How smart companies are revolutionizing benefits enrollment
With November 1 fast approaching, here is a guide to making sure benefit offerings and communication are set up for maximum engagement.
White paper Transparency and innovative cost-containment strategies are the keys to reducing pharmaceutical costs
HR and benefits leaders have a significant opportunity to expand their playbooks with proven methods to overcome their most intractable challenge.
How benefits can impact gender pay disparity
The growing pay gap is harmful to women's employee experience. Tailored offerings can help.
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.
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.
Benefits can close the gap between financial and mental wellness
Access to resources and a work environment that prioritizes well-being makes workers less stressed and more motivated to perform.
Benefits Think Embracing economic uncertainty to improve employer-sponsored health plans
With careful planning, data and creative thinking, benefit leaders can reduce costs and boost outcomes for employees.
Stephanie Porinno
Empower Healthcare Insights
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.
Why personalized benefits are crucial to recruitment and retention
Economic uncertainty has hindered pay increases, making valued offerings essential for getting and keeping valuable talent.
Preparing for open enrollment: Growing demands give rise to fiduciary advising
Pressure continues to mount on producers to deliver more customized benefit packages and consultative services to satisfy the needs of more demanding clients.
Why every generation needs a unique message around voluntary benefits
A new survey by Equitable finds that tailor-made messaging is more important than ever.
Benefits Think How to develop the courage to confront discomfort
Confrontation isn't about conflict. It's about courage. It's the decision to stop avoiding the uncomfortable and to move toward honesty, clarity and respect.
Danielle Gibson
The Confrontationalist Podcast
How to close the benefits gap for female workers
More women than men provide benefits for their household, but research shows they are behind in their financial literacy and benefits education.
Gen Z leads in retirement readiness due to better DC plan design
New Vanguard research finds workers with access to defined contribution plans are twice as likely to reach retirement goals.
