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Big U.S. employers expect median health care costs to rise 9% in 2026, according to new survey data from the Business Group on Health. That’s up from an 8% employer increase forecast for 2025, and it appears to be the biggest annual increase forecast that the employers have provided since 2010, when the Business Group on […]

Friction has always existed between employers and employees, but trust and contention are more pronounced now than ever. With return-to-office mandates being implemented while employees are asking for continued work-life balance and flexibility, HR often finds themselves caught in the middle. Needing to balance business priorities while advocating for employees, HR’s unique position can help address this contention. […]

Pharmacy and outpatient care costs are pushing expenses higher — here’s what franchise owners need to know. Healthcare expenses continue to rise sharply. According to the 2025 Milliman Medical Index, the cost of healthcare for a typical family of four has increased to $35,119, with the average cost per individual reaching $7,871—a 6.7% jump from last [...]

Return-to-office mandates aren’t popular with workers for a list of reasons, from child care stress to commuting expenses. But likeability isn’t the only thing employers have to worry about when it comes to RTO.

Forward-thinking employers are already looking at emerging benefit trends as they shape their strategies to thrive in 2025. Are you prepared to support them? Get in the know about these 5 workplace priorities:  Managing Benefit Expenses with Cost-Sharing Tailoring Health Benefits for Key Employees Attracting + Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market Prioritizing Employee Well-Being [...]

The year has just kicked off, and anxieties around the cost of living are already high — the spread of bird flu has already sent beef and egg prices up, and the possibility of the Trump administration imposing tariffs on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods spells economic trouble for employers and Americans alike. And given the state [...]

The LA fires have ravaged the Southern California community, displacing nearly 180,000 people and destroying 10,000 structures across the city. Five fires are still actively burning in the area. The fires are the most devastating in LA's history, and as of Friday, the largest fire sweeping through the Palisades was just 6% contained. While the [...]