"Cognitive strain caused by multitasking and overwhelmed employees is costing companies more than they realize," says Jennifer Kraszewski.

"Learning and development leaders should strive to be "L&D mixologists" and find the right mix of learning experiences to achieve their learning and development goals," says Jeremy Walsh.

Dr. Sam Chandrashekar, Global Accessibility Lead at D2L believes accessibility must be included in organizations' DEI efforts and strategies.

The HR pros shared mindful insights into financial wellness, personalized benefits communication, and the future of AI in the HR industry.

"Family-building benefits are here to stay. I expect a continued increase in the number of employers offering these benefits," says Shelly MacConnell.

While Massachusetts came in as #1 overall, it was ranked #39 for affordability.

Nataliya Boychenko Stone believes taking a deeper dive into the technology behind HR processes is often the first step in efficiency.

"When it comes to reviewing global benefits benchmarks and requirements, global HR teams should be conducting research at least one per year to ensure polices are still compliant and updated," says Katherine Loranger.