After analyzing 600,000 retirement plans with $8 trillion in assets covering 96 million workers, the 401(k)s at certain industries have best weathered the COVID pandemic, according to a new report from Judy Diamond Associates.

Employees often do not know the range of resources available to them in their benefits packages, and are often unaware of counseling included in the company's employee assistance program, according to a TELUS survey.

Vet care costs have increased by 8.5%, making pet insurance a crucial benefit for companies looking to connect with pet-owning employees and create a unique way to retain talent.

The mandatory SECURE 2.0 provisions that must be implemented within the next two years are generally action items for human resource and benefits professionals, benefits committees, and recordkeepers.