Workers want benefits that have a real and substantial impact on their health and wellbeing, and family planning concerns continue to be a dominating factor.
Employers who don’t offer retirement planning advice should encourage their older employees, particularly those 60-63, to consult with accountants or tax preparers to benefit from the “super” catch-up contributions, recommends Firstrade.
The focus on comprehensive family wellbeing benefits is reshaping the workplace, offering employers a powerful tool to attract and retain top talent while mitigating rising health care costs.
Employers will have to grapple with regulations and compliance changes under a new presidency as well as keep up with their typical new year workplace revamps like their benefits offerings and their company policies.
“As companies and HR teams navigate another year of workforce challenges, one truth remains: benefits can make or break your talent strategy,” according to the 2025 Annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report from the employee benefits platform Compt.
In early January, President Biden signed the new law, which will boost Social Security retirement payments to police and firefighters, but now payments (though retroactive) will be delayed.
Dr. Bubanic shares his journey and insights into creating a multidisciplinary approach to health care, ensuring access to comprehensive care without the financial hurdles.