Employee Participation

Less than half of Americans – 42% – indicated they feel prepared to navigate shifting financial challenges, including tariff-related cost increases, market volatility and concerns about a potential recession.

Organizations that proactively invest in and effectively articulate their comprehensive benefits, especially in areas like fertility and reproductive health, will gain a competitive edge in the attraction and retention stakes.

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which establishes federal guardrails for digital assets pegged to the U.S. dollar, lessening restrictions for crypto to be included in 401(k) plans.

When employees are dealing with identity-related fear, stress, or barriers to essential services, it can affect other aspects of their life, including how they feel at work and how they perform.

On Monday, Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, announced that corporate employees will be required to return to the office in-person four days a week starting in October.

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the first time establishes federal guardrails for stablecoin – digital assets pegged to the U.S. dollar – which lessens restrictions for crypto to be included in 401(k) plans.