Employee Benefits

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Insights

Top 10 Personalized Employee Benefits and Perks for 2026

During the pandemic, only one in five employees who felt poorly supported by their employer were less likely to leave their job, a stark contrast to nearly half of those who reported receiving good or

Marcus Ellery·September 18, 2026
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Insights

Employee benefit expectations for 2026 embrace personalized, non-traditional perks

Employer-sponsored AI tool subscriptions surged by 17 percentage points in a single year, now reaching a third of all companies.

Marcus Ellery·September 14, 2026
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Why Employees Want Perks Over Pay Raises in 2026

70% of employees under 35 would choose flexible work hours over a 10% salary increase, according to Global Workforce Survey 2023.

Marcus Ellery·September 10, 2026
Business professionals strategizing around economic data, highlighting mid-year pay adjustments and talent retention efforts.
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Companies Adjust Pay Mid-Year Amid Economic Shifts

Nearly 30% of companies offered midyear salary adjustments in 2025, an active response to economic shifts and talent retention challenges.

Marcus Ellery·August 31, 2026
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Workplace

Making Employee Mental Health Benefits Actually Work

Despite 98% of mid-to-large companies offering employee assistance programs, a staggering 96% of their workforce annually fails to use them.

Marcus Ellery·August 9, 2026
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Workplace

Top Workplace Awards Recognize Holistic Employee Investment

Dollywood, a theme park known for its rides, was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2026, not for its entertainment, but for offering 100% free tuition to its employees through the Harschen

Marcus Ellery·June 30, 2026
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Workplace

New UK policy could reshape employment rights for millions of unpaid carers.

While the UK government consults on introducing paid carer's leave, employees in England, Scotland, and Wales currently have a legal right to just five days of unpaid leave annually.

Marcus Ellery·June 16, 2026
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Workplace

New Trends in Employee Well-being and Company Culture

Sheetz, a convenience store chain, now offers free medical teams, fitness trainers, and physical therapy staff at three 'Shwellness Centers' for its employees.

Marcus Ellery·May 19, 2026
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Insights

Best Places to Work Certifications Boost Employer Branding Beyond Expectations

In FY25, pharmaceutical giant Lupin invested INR 40 billion on employee benefits and logged over 1.

Marcus Ellery·April 29, 2026
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Workplace

Key Workplace Perks Boosting Employee Morale and Retention

More than a quarter of employees have skipped necessary medical care due to costs, creating a critical gap in how current benefits packages address real-world financial burdens, according to HRO Today

Marcus Ellery·April 23, 2026
Business professionals overwhelmed by complex legal documents and charts representing evolving paid leave laws.
Workplace

Evolving Paid Leave Laws Challenge Employers

Starting January 1, 2026, Colorado will offer 12 additional weeks of paid leave specifically for parents with infants in the NICU, a benefit separate from standard bonding leave, according to Parentol

Alina Petrov·April 21, 2026
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Insights

Personalized Benefits Crucial for Talent Retention in 2026

Only 26% of employers plan to offer cost-of-living adjustments for 2026.

Marcus Ellery·April 18, 2026
A modern HR office showcasing Alight's Leave Planner interface on a digital dashboard, symbolizing streamlined benefits administration and efficient team collaboration.
Workplace

Alight Launches Planner to Simplify Leave, Boosting 2026 HR Trends

Nearly two-thirds of employers in 2026 struggle with the complex challenge of managing multiple benefit carriers, a significant administrative burden leading to inefficiencies and employee confusion,

Marcus Ellery·April 18, 2026
Millennials and Gen Z employees evaluating job offers, prioritizing purpose, work-life balance, and remote flexibility over salary alone.
Careers

Job offers in 2026: evaluate beyond salary for career satisfaction.

For millennials and Gen Z, the decision to quit a job often hinges not on their paycheck, but on their sense of purpose, work-life balance, and the intrinsic value they derive from their role.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 13, 2026
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Workplace

The Enablement Shift: Reshaping Employee Benefits for a Skills-Driven Workforce

Employee benefits are transforming, moving beyond simple engagement to actively enable employees with skills and growth opportunities. This shift redefines corporate benefits as strategic investments in human capital.

Alina Petrov·April 8, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating enthusiastically in a modern, bright office, symbolizing innovative employee retention strategies and a positive, engaging work culture for 2026.
Hiring

Top 5 Innovative Employee Retention Strategies for 2026

Looking for innovative employee retention strategies for 2026? This guide breaks down the top approaches focusing on benefits, culture, and professional development to help HR leaders and executives keep talent engaged.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 7, 2026