Employers are prioritizing fewer, more critical hires rather than broad hiring plans, and expects activity to pick up as budgets unlock through the first quarter.
The truth is, even the most engaged plan sponsors can only exert so much control over healthcare costs. What they can control is how they evaluate and monitor their vendors.
If we don't focus on building confidence and credibility now, our best people aren't going to wait around to see what happens next, this expert writes.
Kraft Heinz paused its planned split just six weeks into a new CEO's tenure. The decision carries big lessons for HR leaders on talent, investment and change management.