Medical costs are up 6%, drug costs are up 10%, and there are "no signs this trend will slow," Brown & Brown's CEO says.

The U.S. labor market is slowing, but attention to AI talent is surging, even as other areas contract, creating both challenges and opportunities for HR leaders.

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.

Editor-in-chief Paul Wilson explains how HR Executive will continue to move forward as the world for HR leaders rapidly changes.