Focus on 2026 Benefits Trends:
Navigate Coming Challenges

HR professionals have faced big challenges in the first half of this decade. They know that benefits continue to drive how businesses attract and retain talent, but identifying those benefits is increasingly complicated as economic, technological and demographic conditions continue to shift. As we reach 2026, there are challenges ahead but also opportunities.

This industry outlook report explores those opportunities, including advanced technologies and more precisely segmenting employee populations. These capabilities play into the benefits trends for 2026 that can drive better employee well-being and a more productive workforce for employers. Highlights include:

• The role of employee education, including health and financial literacy, in maximizing their benefits and managing healthcare costs.
• How carefully evaluated voluntary benefits can become a key component of any benefits strategy.
• Better understanding how mental health drives outcomes for both employees and employers.

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