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Employee leave in 2026: A compliance perfect storm

Jill Barth -
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.

‘Beyond awareness’: Staying on the leading edge of the mental health crisis

Tom Starner -
Leading employers are moving well beyond fighting stigma to take more concrete action for their employees' mental health.

Rising premiums ahead—can ICHRAs give HR a way out?

Jill Barth -
Employers are using ICHRAs to shift risk from unpredictable group plans to the broader individual market. "This approach allows employers to reduce exposure to high-cost claims while staying compliant with ACA requirements," says this benefits tech founder.

6 trends shaping the future of retirement plans

Jill Barth -
"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.

Employee compensation in 2026: What’s driving more cautious investments?

Tom Starner -
A new survey found that 20% of U.S. employers expect economic uncertainty to have a "significant impact" on compensation decisions in 2026.

Who’s winning the ‘race to own the operating system of work’?

Jill Barth -
Workday's acquisition of Paradox and new partnership with Chime are among the HR tech moves in a busy month of news that's been dominated by integrations and partnerships. Plus, news from Eightfold and more

This skills-focused L&D approach is centered on clarity, not content

Jill Barth -
L&D isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous flow. In today’s fast-changing world, this expert says HR teams must focus on what drives impact now, not what might help later.

5 talent acquisition strategies that actually predict performance

Jill Barth -
This talent acquisition pro uses data to move hiring from gut instinct to evidence-driven, improving performance prediction.

Prepare for climate-driven health costs now—before they hit the bottom line

Tracy Watts and David Leathers -
Climate risks aren’t theoretical—they are already affecting employee health and productivity and impacting medical claims, write these healthcare and climate experts.

HR’s next key opportunity: Help improve frontline workers’ financial health

Jen Colletta -
These employees are especially vulnerable during economic uncertainty. Experts share how to lean into strategy to support them, in this in-depth look at the challenge.

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