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The future of compensation is flexible, fair and fast

Jill Barth -
Employees across the spectrum, from hourly staff to executives, have financial obligations and money stress, said Jason Rahlan from Dayforce. “Employees aren’t asking for a handout. They want access to the money they already earned.”

Health insurance costs in 2026: Expect a double-digit increase

Alan Goforth -
A new report from WTW forecasts double-digit increases in health insurance costs. What's driving the spike?

Employers scramble to manage exploding costs of GLP-1s

Michael Popke -
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.

Employers ‘hungry for ideas’ to hold down health claims without cutting coverage

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

What will it take to keep pharmacy benefits sustainable amid rising drug costs?

Mark Campbell -
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.

ACA enrollment kicks off with 26% average premium spikes

Allison Bell -
Some say what many small employers are seeing in their renewal notices is scarier than the increases exchange plan shoppers are seeing.

4 hidden pitfalls of open enrollment: Why HR leaders keep struggling (and how to fix It)

Leah Joyner -
When it comes to open enrollment, if everyone’s involved but no one is in charge, even the most capable teams fall into familiar traps. Here's how to avoid them.

Health premiums keep climbing, fueled by GLP-1s, tariffs

Alan Goforth -
The 2025 increase, which is similar to the 7% hikes in each of the two previous years, continues a steady trend of outpacing the inflation rate.

ER visits to grow 5% by 2035, driven by sicker patients, care barriers

Alan Goforth -
Emergency visits accounted for two-thirds of all visits from the third quarter of 2024 through the second quarter of 2025.

Digital health spending stalls as employers’ cost concerns rise

Jen Colletta -
New research finds that employers are hesitant to increase investments in digital health offerings, citing concerns about costs.

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