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For HR leaders facing pressure to reduce headcount, understanding what’s really driving cuts at other organizations provides critical context for those difficult conversations with leadership peers.

For HR leaders facing pressure to reduce headcount, understanding what’s really driving cuts at other organizations provides critical context for those difficult conversations with leadership peers.

Six in 10 Gen Xers do not feel retirement is an urgent priority.

“The M&A outlook is optimistic, with forecasts indicating increased activity driven by larger deals focused on scale, innovation and market expansion," says David Dean, Managing Director, M&A Consulting at WTW.

Morningstar researchers find that retirees can spend a little more freely in 2026, but caution is warranted.

“Having a sense of purpose gives people energy and helps them feel happier and healthier,” Stuart Lustig, national medical executive for behavioral strategy and product design for Cigna Healthcare, said in a statement.