Vanguard and IBM have partnered to explore how quantum computing might revolutionize portfolio construction, one of the most complex challenges in financial management.

While 1 in 4 employers whose workplaces are not fully unionized report experiencing organizing activity over the past two years, only 9% of non-unionized employers feel very prepared to effectively respond to union organizing activity.

The study noted that such disparities indicate barriers to health insurance for U.S. workers and their families, as well as advocated for policies that support small businesses providing health insurance.

Nearly one-quarter of employers have made formal changes to their remote or hybrid policies in the past year.

To tackle these financial challenges, employers’ top priorities over the next three years are company medical costs, company pharmacy costs, and affordability for employees.

But employers continue to struggle with employee education and engagement.

The action comes on the heels of several significant ERISA class settlements in 2024 and 2025.

Workers with mental health conditions are twice as likely as those without to report unmet mental health needs.