75% of large employers cite misinformation and vaccine hesitancy as barriers to boosting vaccination rates among their employees.

Members are going to be making more claims after deferring during the pandemic, and sponsors should be preparing for the spike.

"The war for talent has challenged organizations to shift their focus to the needs of their deskless workforce," the study says.

The cost-of-living crisis is having a major impact on employees (particularly women, Gen-Xers, boomers, and Hispanics), says new report. Employers need to educate them about mental health and financial wellness benefits.

Failing to take advantage of basic health plan benefits, like screenings and wellness check-ups that are usually free or come with a low co-pay, indicates that employees do not understand their benefits and need help, says a new survey.

HR personnel are acutely aware of increased financial concerns among plan members.

The projected increase remains below the 8.3% CPI inflation rate. Small solace for plan sponsors seeking the ever-elusive predictable annual premium increase.

The bill's sponsors estimate a modest diversification into "alts," including real estate and private equity, could boost 401(k) performance by 17% a year and cut losses in a recession.