In a time of great change, HR leaders must keep a sharp eye out for ways to bring stability to their workforce and add value at low cost. Firms with large hourly and low-to-moderate-income (LMI) workforces have an opportunity to…
Benefits
Health savings account (HSA) adoption is climbing fastest among Gen Z and Millennials, according to a new national survey from HealthEquity – a signal that younger employees are rethinking how they prepare for rising healthcare costs in 2026. But while more…
Employers are about to get more visibility and control over how pharmacy benefits are managed. The new California PBM law, Senate Bill 41, requires full rebate pass-through, prohibits spread pricing and imposes fiduciary duties for pharmacy benefit managers. Although SB…
The annual chaos of open enrollment may be largely behind us, but for HR teams, the work of maximizing employee benefits is just beginning. Now, as leaders pivot to 2026 planning and strategy, they confront a crucial opportunity to drive…
Step onto the floor of any organization today and you’ll see a mix of generations working side by side. The Silent Generation brings legacy wisdom, Baby Boomers carry decades of experience, Gen X offers steady leadership, Millennials push for fresh…
Open enrollment can be a hectic time of year for HR pros and the employees you help. Add open enrollment jargon to the mix, and you can ensure confusion will flourish. Clarifying Open Enrollment Jargon So we're equipping our readers…
You're likely knee-deep in open enrollment now. So it's the perfect time to ... ... start planning for next year. Why now? Because employees make mistakes that can affect their well-being and wallets when it comes to benefits. In fact,…
With benefits costs climbing and new laws like SECURE 2.0 adding complexity, viewing employee benefits as a simple fixed cost is an outdated model. For HR teams and finance leaders working together, the key is to start tracking benefits ROI…
Arkansas’s landmark pharmacy benefit law is back in the spotlight – and the outcome could shape the next phase of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform nationwide. On Nov. 5, 2025, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists…
Employees’ benefits are a constant balancing act: While employees have pushed the national average for 401(k) savings higher – thanks in part to automatic enrollment – both workers and their employers are simultaneously grappling with rising healthcare costs and their…
Nearly 90% of your employees don't understand benefits. And that's a real concern as open enrollment season is knocking on our doors. Employees need to understand the benefits they have, the benefits they need and the benefits they could have.…
For many HR leaders, open enrollment can feel like a routine annual checklist: Update benefits documents, send reminders about plan options and selection deadlines and answer a flood of employee questions. However, this year’s open enrollment season looks different. HR…
Chances are, some of your employees are still on the fence about HSAs. Open enrollment is the perfect time to influence adoption -- and a WEX analysis of 7.5 million accounts shows that modest HSA employer contributions can drive measurable…
Time to update your systems: SSA has announced the 2026 Social Security taxable wage base. Next year’s number will increase to $184,500 – that’s $8,400 more than the current amount of $176,100. So, the official projection released earlier this year…
As open enrollment season looms, HR departments will want to prepare to help employees before it even starts. They'll have questions, and you want to give them the information they need to make the best decisions about their benefits. In…
Clearly communicating benefits is a growing challenge for many HR teams. With a multigenerational workforce, each group has its own communication preferences, technology comfort levels and information needs. Understanding these differences can help HR leaders deliver benefits messaging in ways…
