Employee Benefits

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.

From D+ to A-: Better employee benefits communication through AI

A new study highlights AI's ability to reduce frustration and enhance understanding in employee benefits communication.

From overwhelm to clarity: Democratizing people analytics for HR leaders

This analyst says HR teams don’t need more complex dashboards—they need straightforward access to people analytics that drive change.

Will a new FTC report finally help rein in out-of-control pharmacy costs?

The federal agency recently called out the nation’s leading pharmacy benefit managers for inflating prices, driving up pharmacy costs for both employers and employees.

Doomscrolling is crushing workers. 3 ways to boost employee wellbeing

The recent deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., was the latest tragic headline that may have employees "doomscrolling"—to the detriment of their mental health and work productivity.

After Trump’s first week, how HR can support transgender employees

As the Trump administration moves quickly to dismantle trans rights, advocates share strategies for helping employees who are likely experiencing significant stress and fear.

After the L.A. wildfires, why HR needs to rethink disaster preparedness

HR leaders may be ramping up disaster preparedness plans, which experts say should center employee wellbeing.

Despite limited budgets, how HR can push for childcare benefits

Childcare benefits can positively impact retention, productivity and more, but many C-suite execs remain worried about budget constraints. What HR can do.

Data analytics: The key to optimizing self-funded plans?

By embedding analytics into their benefits strategy, organizations can move beyond reactive cost management to proactive plan optimization.

Starbucks just upgraded paid parental leave. Will more employers follow?

As union activity ticks up, more employers may strengthen paid parental leave and other benefits to improve employee experience and drive loyalty, experts say.