Expert Opinion

Among the new law's 93 provisions are new mandatory rules for part-time workers, as well as an optional provision for employers to include a student loan/401(k) matching plan.

As the year progresses, expect an increasing number of employers and benefits consultants to build value-based networks designed to improve health outcomes while reducing costs - and alternative care delivery sites will expand.

Also, level funding is a midway approach for employers ready to move away from a fully insured plan while keeping the consistency and predictability that came with it.

Retirement planning alone may not feel relevant for younger employees struggling with student loan debt. With a diverse team, understanding what employees really want and need, rather than making assumptions, is essential.

Workers using personal devices for work has opened up a huge new pathway for cyber criminals to gain access to sensitive company data – 91% of data security professionals see high risk implications from remote work, says a new report.

Employers can take action by developing workplace-supported prevention, treatment, and recovery programs – and addressing the biggest barrier to SUD care and treatment: stigma.