Employee leave in 2026: A compliance perfect storm

The new year brings definitional changes that may create operational challenges, especially for companies with HRIS systems that can’t easily adapt to regional variations in employee leave.

Stuck-in-the-middle patients blame prior authorization for healthcare burdens

"Other than out-of-pocket costs, I would wager that prior authorization review is the one thing consumers find most burdensome in our current health system,” says Drew Altman, president and CEO of KFF.

Stuck-in-the-middle patients blame prior authorization for healthcare burdens

"Other than out-of-pocket costs, I would wager that prior authorization review is the one thing consumers find most burdensome in our current health system,” says Drew Altman, president and CEO of KFF.

AHIP: Employers now covering more of workers’ health premiums

The AHIP's latest state data book also shows health insurance sector job growth.

‘Quiet firing’ and layoffs have workers ’emotionally drained and stressed’ heading into 2026

New research finds that a majority of workers say an employer has tried to force them out of their job, highlighting ongoing organizational mistrust.

Fix your broken wellbeing incentive programs with behavioral science

Some employers are concerned about how employees will adapt if they revise or eliminate incentive programs. These authors show how behavioral economics precepts can help ease incentive program transitions.

Prioritizing AI integration in 2026? 6 questions to build a framework

The HR executive of digital transformation firm Sutherland shares the comprehensive framework his org is following for AI integration.

LinkedIn CPO: Change can create ‘beautiful lessons of leadership’

LinkedIn’s Teuila Hanson shares how HR leadership can see through the challenges of rapid change to find the lasting opportunities.

3 ways to bring balance to employee goal setting in 2026

Thoughtful goal setting can boost organizational success while supporting employee wellbeing in a world of constant change.

4 surprising finds about how AI is—and isn’t—actually working

Wharton's Peter Cappelli shares eye-opening research on companies that have introduced AI: What was the impact on productivity, headcount and business strategy?

AI and EVP: a powerful new connection

AI presents both a unique opportunity and a challenge when trying to boost employee value proposition.