Market Insights

The pause on federal student loans is ending and companies can play a part in the solution to the student debt crisis.

Without federal intervention, states that have seen megamergers, such as Michigan and California, are often left to wrestle with the complex question of how to respond, given the likelihood of higher prices for their residents.

More health care options are available for Florida employers as Curative expands, while NBG and Nava Benefits combine to rebuild health plans to save mid-sized employers money - and take benefits complexity off HR's plate.

Over half (52%) of employees would be interested in gaining new skills at their current workplace.

While some employers see a benefit in offering employees a shortened work week, other employers worry about meeting operational goals and adequately serving customers if they require employees to work fewer hours.

Other reasons: wanting to live where social values align and taxes are lower.

By offering what employees need, educating them throughout the decision-making process, and simplifying the experience, employers should see satisfaction within their workforce.

Mobility teams could reconsider in-house tasks and explore the use of technology, process simplification and vendors to release capacity.