Employee Participation

The study found that 62% of respondents have an especially strong preference for human support when discussing sensitive life events.

With health care costs projected to rise by 8% in 2025, employers must find innovative ways to manage weight loss programs and control spending.

“Plan sponsors are taking action, leveraging flexible deal structures and favorable market conditions to deliver long-term security for their participants," said Elizabeth Walsh, vice president and head of U.S. Pensions at MetLife.

Nearly one-third are not confident they will be able to cover day-to-day expenses for the remainder of their lives.

The showdown over the budget impasse is driving work stoppages and service delays, while casting heightened uncertainty over American workers and employers already navigating unprecedented ambiguity.

According to ADP, the private sector shed 32,000 jobs in September.