Market Insights

While “many technology vendors are working to build AI agents,” numerous solutions are actually rebrands of existing products meant to capture buyers’ attention, says Eser Rizaoglu, senior director analyst in Gartner’s HR Practice.

More than three-quarters of employed Americans plan to spend more time reviewing their elections during annual enrollment this year to maximize their benefit dollars.

"While 28% of companies currently require employees to be in the office five days a week, only 16% of leaders think that should be the standard" said the study.

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.

“Understanding the characteristics and health burdens of high-cost claimants is essential for employers, insurers and policymakers aiming to design targeted strategies for care management, cost containment and improved health outcomes," said the report.