In a recent webinar, Société Générale's Mukta Arya urges HR leaders to drive greater impact amid budget constraints through strategy, data, and empathy.
Soaring healthcare costs are affecting organizations across industries and sizes—and small to medium-sized businesses are being particularly hard-hit, found a new study. How are they responding?
"Instead of one high-stakes conversation at year's end, employees receive ongoing dialogue about their growth, which builds momentum, trust and alignment throughout the year," says Jackie Dube, chief people officer at workplace behavioral assessment solution The Predictive Index
The survey also noted that 34% of firms require lifestyle or clinical support programs in order for employees to receive GLP-1 agonists for weight loss.
"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.
HR teams often lack communication resources during the busy open enrollment season. This HR leader offers no-cost ways to simplify benefits information and get the most out this crucial time.
As funding for the food assistance programs remains unclear, one expert advises HR to focus on timely, ongoing communication to support affected employees through the uncertainty.
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.
