Employee Benefit News

3 days ago | benefitnews.com | Paola Peralta

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are under fire in the workplace, and without a clear strategy, widely used AI tools could exacerbate discrimination even more. In 2025, 78% of organizations worldwide — roughly 280 million companies — have reported using AI in at least one business function, according to a recent report from Mckinsey, a 55% increase compared to the previous year.

3 days ago | benefitnews.com | Alyssa Place

Today's retirees are struggling to make their savings stretch. Could this be an opportunity for benefit managers to get ahead of the curve with their current roster of workers? According to Schroder's 2025 U.S. Retirement Survey, retirees are increasingly concerned about their financial security once leaving the workplace. Only 40% believe they have saved enough for retirement, and 62% admit they are unsure how long their savings will last.

4 days ago | benefitnews.com | Paola Peralta

A new AI platform wants to improve outcomes for cancer patients and help organizations support their workforce, while  keeping healthcare costs low. Seventy-two percent of large employers surveyed by Business Group on Health  said they are seeing a higher prevalence of cancer among their workers and their families. This is a call to action for benefit managers to provide a better cancer care system for everyone, with new technology at the forefront.

5 days ago | benefitnews.com | Alyssa Place

Calm, a digital mental health platform, has announced the international expansion of Calm Health, its evidence-based app now offering employer-provided mental health support to the UK and Canada. The expansion comes in response to growing global demand for accessible and engaging mental health resources. For multinational employers, it provides a scalable solution to support mental well-being across their entire workforce, no matter where employees are located.

5 days ago | benefitnews.com | Paola Peralta

While employees have begrudgingly accepted return-to-office mandates as part of this new era of work, it wouldn't hurt to offer a few incentives. In 2025, 47% of workers report that their companies have either implemented or increased return-to-office mandates, according to a recent survey by Owl Labs, with 19% requiring five days a week in the office and 10% mandating three. Employees don't have much leverage, other than looking for a new job.