Employee Benefits

What’s Next in Financial Wellness

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

Financial wellness has moved from “nice-to-have” to a must-have benefit—but most programs haven’t evolved past surface-level perks.

6 trends shaping the future of retirement plans

"Running a DC plan can be challenging, but when done correctly, the difference it can make to participants is truly life changing," the Mercer report states.

What will it take to keep pharmacy benefits sustainable amid rising drug costs?

Careful plan design, managing high-cost categories and leveraging alternative approaches can help employers contain costs while avoiding wholesale disruptions and maintaining overall employee engagement.

Millennials, Gen Z willing to pay for employer-sponsored investment advice

Nearly half of respondents in a recent survey said they want help deciding how to invest their retirement savings—the top reason participants seek workplace financial guidance.

4 hidden pitfalls of open enrollment: Why HR leaders keep struggling (and how to fix It)

When it comes to open enrollment, if everyone’s involved but no one is in charge, even the most capable teams fall into familiar traps. Here's how to avoid them.

Flying high on a new strategy: Cathay Pacific pivots to empowerment to rebuild

Lynn See of airline Cathay Pacific says the organization champions flexible, purpose-driven employee experiences, helping the workforce thrive both at work and in life.

Reimagining care delivery: Health systems balance AI, workforce, and value-based goals

More than three-quarters of executives plan to expand their primary care footprint by adding more owned practices and employing more primary care providers over the next five to seven years.

Health premiums keep climbing, fueled by GLP-1s, tariffs

The 2025 increase, which is similar to the 7% hikes in each of the two previous years, continues a steady trend of outpacing the inflation rate.

As burnout reaches a new high, will it drive 4-day workweek momentum?

Interest in a four-day workweek is growing among employees, who are experiencing stress and burnout at record levels, according to new data from Aflac.

Jay Shetty: What HR can do today to start leading through change

Calm's chief purpose officer shared with the audience at LinkedIn Talent Connect why HR has to first look inward to help their workforces navigate change.

The C-Suite Case for Financial Wellness

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

Money stress isn’t just an HR issue—it’s a business risk. Join us to hear why financial wellness belongs on your executive agenda now.

80% of Americans fear medical bills could derail their financial goals

Younger generations are especially anxious, with nearly 90% of Gen Z and millennials saying an unplanned medical cost would disrupt their financial plans.

ACA subsidies expiration will cause 114% average premium increase in 2026

Millions of Americans could end up uninsured or having to alter their household finances as a result; the fight over these subsidies in Congress is a major sticking point for Democrats.

Cut through the menopause noise with better benefits

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

With holistic midlife support, employees get real relief, and businesses benefit through stronger retention and performance.

Why are so many employees struggling to access mental healthcare?

Employees with mental health conditions are significantly more likely than those without to face obstacles accessing healthcare, according to new research.

Leadership after tragedy: How Blackstone is helping employees cope

HR Leader of Distinction Paige Ross shares how the firm's leadership team emphasized transparency and action to support employee wellbeing after a high-profile shooting.

Drive better fertility outcomes with clinically managed care

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

Hands-off approaches often lead to unnecessary treatments, higher costs, and poor outcomes for both families and employers.