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2025 Benefit Trends – Part 2 Supporting Employees Through Change
Change can feel unrelenting these days, and companies are looking for ways to help employees navigate it. In part two of our benefits trends series, we explore two kinds of change—one societal and one personal—that could impact your workforce, along with the benefits emerging to address them. And, of course, […]
2025 Benefit Trends – Part 1 Focus on the Family
Employee demand for family support continues to grow. Gen Z is entering its childbearing years and starting to experience the “sandwich generation” squeeze, amplifying the need for benefits that support better work-life integration. More than any generation before, Gen Z is likely to push employers to support them in building […]
The End of the Year is Almost Here: Help Employees Maximize Their Benefits
Lots of benefits reset at the start of the year, but many employees leave money on the table because they fail to take full advantage while they can. Here are a few reminder messages to encourage folks to optimize their benefits before the year ends. Time is Running Out to […]
Beyond the Nest Egg: 10 Financial Well-being Benefits That Work
As America’s “inflation era” rolls on, nearly half of Americans (47%) say money is negatively affecting their mental health – causing anxiety, stress, loss of sleep, or depression – according to Bankrate’s latest Money and Mental Health Survey. That, coupled with a PwC study indicating employees worried about finances are […]
Annual Enrollment Communication Will Be Different This Year
Here’s How to Step Up Your Game By now, you’ve probably nailed down your 2025 benefits design and have a good idea of what needs to be communicated during annual enrollment (AE). This AE won’t be like other years, though. You’ll be sending your benefits messages to employees against an […]
Start AE Planning Today: Your Future Self Will Thank You
Most annual enrollments happen in the fall. So why start worrying about them in June? Here’s why. Because you spend a lot on benefits (30% of compensation), and you want employees to take advantage of and value them. Benefits are a crucial aspect of employee recruitment and retention. In fact, […]
What’s up with employee unhappiness? Ways to get the sparkle back in your organization
A recent report from BambooHR delivered some sobering news: Employee happiness in the last quarter of 2023 was the lowest it’s been in four years. Gallup’s July 2023 poll also found over 80% of Americans are unhappy at work and in life. Given these statistics were collected post-pandemic, it’s definitely […]
The Caregiver Crisis: Prevent Burnout and Stay Productive
By 2025, it’s estimated that roughly half the American workforce will be caregivers for a parent or elderly loved one. And they’ll likely be doing so with little knowledge or support. Balancing the demands of work with the physical, mental, and financial demands of being a caregiver (perhaps to children […]
Do your employee benefits align with your company’s values?
Employee benefits can be seen as a window into an organization’s values. As workers continue to reckon with what’s important to them in life and in a job, offering benefits that are in tune with their needs is crucial for retaining current employees and attracting new ones. For employers, demonstrating […]
Getting from “Someday” to “Today” — Encouraging Younger Employees to Save for Retirement
Long-term goal setting is tough for anyone but that’s especially true for the youngest employees in our organizations. Reports vary on average savings rates for young employees – from 7% to 14% depending on your source – but the bigger picture is clear: by and large, Americans aren’t on track […]
