Employee Benefits

Hybrid work and employee health: fewer sick days, less stress

While some employers are demanding a return to the office, new research finds flexible work options can provide meaningful improvements to employee wellbeing.

5 secrets to finding a PBM that puts employees first

Selecting the right PBM is critical, but doesn’t need to be so hard. 5 simple strategies to ensure you work with a member-focused, transparent PBM.

Can HR help limit the rising cost of psoriasis treatment?

GLP-1s exploded seemingly out of nowhere, straining pharmacy plan bottom lines. Psoriasis treatments don't have to follow the same path, this expert writes.

Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’

Banking and financial services company Pathward is working to bring culture to life in a remote environment, says Chief People and Culture Officer Anjana Berde.

Can catastrophe insurance fill a critical gap in employee benefits?

From wildfires to floods and hurricanes, natural disasters have affected workers across America in recent months. One expert says organizations that incorporate catastrophe insurance for employees will be better-positioned to succeed in a changing climate.

Jay Shetty on Mental Health and Finding Purpose at Work

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET

Join UKG as they discuss what leaders can do to create a safe workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Employee demand is driving a surge in mental health benefits

More companies are listening to employees' needs and ramping up their offering. These four examples are showing early workplace wellness results.

Trying to attract former federal workers? What HR needs to know

Employee benefits design can be a critical tool to leverage as private employers focus on attracting the thousands of federal employees who were recently laid off, terminated or offered buyouts.

How menopause inclusivity can help fast-track culture transformation

Sun Life Financial’s Helena Pagano recognized that this type of inclusivity could have significant influence over all dimensions of employee health.

How this firm is rethinking the 401(k) to boost employee wellbeing

KPMG's strategy enables all employees to receive an annual lumpsum contribution to their retirement savings, regardless of whether they contribute to it themselves.

Why these male-dominated unions just added fertility benefits

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association, which serve more than 671,000 individuals, rolled out fertility benefits in 2024, highlighting a growing trend.

Designing tomorrow’s reproductive health benefits

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

It’s getting harder to raise a family—and HR and benefits teams are under intense pressure to lower costs while still providing health support.

How digital twin tech can make a big difference in employers’ GLP-1 costs

In 2022, Dayforce adopted digital twin technology to help employees manage diabetes, and it has since expanded the tool to include weight management. This comes as soaring employer costs for GLP-1s continue to concern HR and benefits leaders.

Employee benefits after COVID-19: A five-year transformation

The pandemic significantly shaped how benefits teams conceive of and administer employee benefits programs in a lasting way, experts say.

4 macro trends shaping employee benefits this year

From a multigenerational workforce to rising pharmacy costs, these four trends in employee benefits—identified in a new report by Marsh McLennan Agency—are poised to impact the benefits landscape in the long term.

The Trump effect: Why so many Americans have layoff concerns

Federal workers aren’t the only ones worried about job losses, as a new study finds layoff concerns are high among private sector workers. HR should respond strategically and transparently, this expert says.

Pouring from an ‘empty cup’: Why HR burnout needs to be a people priority

As stress rises across the workforce, people professionals are on the front lines to support employees, causing HR burnout to balloon. Experts share strategies for creating more supportive environments for HR professionals.

GLP-1s: To cover, or not to cover, these weight management drugs?

That is the million-dollar question facing HR. Experts explore how trends in the use of GLP-1s for weight management are massively disrupting the benefits landscape.

Navigating today’s reproductive health challenges

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

Join Maven Clinic to discuss the current state of women’s health in the US—and how HR and benefits leaders like you can make a difference.

Women’s health benefits: Will interest spike with the new administration?

Employer interest in fertility and menopause programs, for example, skyrocketed in recent years, which may continue in the current political environment, experts say.