Employee Benefits Trends 2026: Key Outlook for HR
As employers plan for 2026, the employee benefits landscape is undergoing significant change. Escalating healthcare and pharmacy costs, shifting workforce expectations, and the rapid integration of new technologies are prompting organizations to rethink how they...
How to Prepare for 2026 Benefits Audits (Step-By-Step Guide)
Preparing for 2026 benefits audits is critical as ACA enforcement, ERISA requirements, and health plan compliance reviews continue to intensify. In this guide, we explain the key audit triggers for 2025–2026 and share seven practical steps to help employers stay compliant, clean up their data, and strengthen internal controls. Use this audit-readiness checklist to reduce risk and streamline your benefits strategy.
Cost-Saving Benefits Strategies for 2026 (Guide for Employers)
Benefits costs will keep rising in 2026, but you don’t need to pass the bill to employees. This guide outlines 12 cost-saving strategies—from plan design and pharmacy controls to HSAs, network optimization, analytics, and year-round engagement—so you can control spend without sacrificing employee value. Includes a quick checklist and FAQs.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Your Health & Finances
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that early detection saves lives. Learn how preventive screenings and financial protection—like cancer, critical illness, and life insurance—can help you prepare for life’s unexpected challenges.
How Back-to-School Benefits Support Working Parents
Back-to-school season can strain even the most organized families. Here’s how smart benefits—flexible scheduling, childcare support, and wellness resources—help working parents and strengthen retention.
How to Align Employee Benefits with Talent Acquisition Strategy
In today’s competitive job market, salary alone isn’t enough to attract top talent. Organizations must strategically align their employee benefits with talent acquisition goals to stay ahead. This article explores how to tailor benefits packages to meet candidate expectations, enhance employer branding, and improve hiring outcomes—transforming your benefits program into a powerful recruitment tool.
How Employee Feedback Can Improve Your Benefits Programs
Learn how using employee feedback to customize benefits programs can enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. Discover proven methods from leading companies like Google, Salesforce, and Starbucks.
Mid-Year Benefit Plan Reviews: A Game Changer for HR Strategy
Let’s be honest—employee benefits often get put on autopilot. You finalize your offerings at open enrollment, communicate the changes, and then… you move on. But here’s the thing: the business doesn’t stand still, and neither do your employees’ needs. That’s why a...
Mental Health Awareness: Supporting Your Team with Benefits
Discover how to support employee well-being by offering comprehensive mental health benefits in the workplace. Learn why awareness, flexible work options, and wellness programs are essential to boosting productivity, reducing turnover, and creating a healthier, more engaged workforce.
How to Measure the Impact of Employee Retention on Company ROI
Retaining employees isn’t just about morale—it’s about money. This article explores how improving employee retention directly impacts ROI, with actionable metrics, real-world examples, and a proven framework to measure cost savings and productivity gains.