Expert Opinion

While HR teams often think of flexibility in terms of remote work, employees also want professional development opportunities, flexible hours and benefits that meet their unique needs, like daycare reimbursements.

There's a new generation of workers demanding change: millennials and Gen Z, who are looking for mission-driven work, increased flexibility, digital-led solutions, and career development support.

Around half of Gen Z and millennial workers who are offered an health savings account by their employer are using it to save for future health care costs in retirement, says a survey.

A highly effective financial wellness program can save a large company well into the millions of dollars based on the easiest costs to measure -- wage garnishments, absenteeism and utilization of FSAs and HSAs.

Since failure to comply with the regulations pertaining to 401(k) administration can lead to significant financial penalties, business leaders need to familiarize themselves with the new retirement plan rules starting with 2023.

Those who proactively get ahead of the game's new rules will be best positioned to serve the needs of their companies, as well as current and former plan participants, while also protecting themselves against liability.

These three tactics can stop employees from underutilizing their benefits (even when preventive care is fully covered), which is a recipe for absenteeism, long-term poor health outcomes and employee resentment.

Two thought leaders - and hosts of Out Front Ideas webinar series - review the biggest challenges and new developments expected to impact health care, retention and employee benefits in the coming year.