Company culture has always been a defining element of organizational identity, but in today’s environment, it is also under greater scrutiny. As hybrid work models persist and employee expectations continue to evolve, many organizations are discovering a disconnect between the culture they promote and the one that employees experience. In 2026, leading employers are moving […]
A Simpler Way to Think About Mental Health When people think about improving their mental health, they often picture big changes: a new routine, a complete reset, or finally getting everything “on track.” But most of the time, that approach doesn’t last. Big goals can feel motivating at first, but they are hard to maintain. […]
Rethinking Workplace Mental Health: A Practical Approach for Employers Mental Health Awareness Month is often filled with new initiatives, resources, and reminders to prioritize well-being. But for many organizations, the real challenge isn’t awareness, it’s sustainability. Employees today are not just managing workloads. They are navigating a constant stream of decisions, notifications, responsibilities, and expectations […]
Please Join Us For Our Upcoming Webinar Co-Hosted by Rev0 May 20, 2026 | 12 PM Pacific Time Feedback is a frequently misused management tool. When done well, it creates clarity, drives future behaviors, and builds trust. It can transform workplace performance without the need for complex change initiatives. Yet in many organizations, feedback is […]
Employee benefits are entering a new phase, defined less by incremental enhancements and more by fundamental redesign. For many employers, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year where rising healthcare costs, shifting workforce expectations, and increased scrutiny on ROI are converging. The result is a clear shift: employee benefits are no longer just […]
Teams are rarely static. New hires join. Key contributors exit. Roles evolve. Priorities shift. Even when changes seem manageable individually, their combined impact can quietly alter the way a team functions. When expectations aren’t reset to match those changes, misalignment builds. Over time, that misalignment shows up as tension, fatigue, and declining performance — not […]
Ease Is Being Phased Out — Here’s What Employers Need to Know If your organization is still using Ease for benefits administration, the clock is officially ticking. Employee Navigator has confirmed that the Ease platform will be sunset in the coming years, with two critical deadlines: This means that while HR teams may still be […]
An exclusive UBA Partner Firm monthly newsletter, focusing on one of your most important responsibilities — employer compliance. Employer Priorities DOL Extends PBM Fee Disclosure Rule Comment Period The Department of Labor has extended the deadline to April 15, 2026, for comments on its proposed rule requiring greater transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) compensation. […]
Employees don’t experience their benefits all at once. They encounter them in moments — when a bill arrives, when a provider is chosen, or when an unexpected health issue surfaces. Yet, benefits communication is still heavily focused on enrollment, leaving employees without guidance when decisions are made. That gap can be costly. Over 60% of […]
Constant connection has become the norm and is quietly reshaping how employees experience their workdays. From back-to-back meetings to nonstop notifications, the modern work environment often leaves little room for mental recovery. While technology has improved efficiency and flexibility, it has also introduced a new kind of strain: digital fatigue. Studies suggest the average employee […]
