Even more agreed that policymakers should come up with a new way for them to offer health benefits.

Health benefit costs rose by 4.5% in 2024, with an increase of 5.8% expected for this year, according to a Mercer survey of more than 700 organizations.

High-performing professionals in client-facing industries like law, consulting, and accounting are increasingly stretched for time. Rethinking financial wellness through the lens of their jam-packed schedules can unlock long-term value for employees and employers alike.