Employee Benefits

In January, Colorado will become the first state to mandate employers provide paid NICU leave so employees can care for critically ill newborns.

The ever-expanding popularity of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is challenging employers to balance access and cost.

"Amid inflation, economic volatility and shifting social expectations, our survey shows organizations are prioritizing cost control more than ever," says Chana Bieker, senior vice president at Brown & Brown.

Six in 10 Gen Xers do not feel retirement is an urgent priority, according to a recent report.

"Having a sense of purpose gives people energy and helps them feel happier and healthier," Stuart Lustig, national medical executive for behavioral strategy and product design for Cigna Healthcare, said in a statement.

Only 6 in 10 employees feel satisfied with their benefit offerings, compared to two-thirds in the previous year.