Environmental, social and governance investing is likely to remain a hot topic under different administrations, so what's a benefits professional to do? Remain nimble in complying with rules that are likely to continue to evolve.

8 in 10 employers say health care costs affect their ability to remain competitive.

Surveys show that most workers want more help from their plan in understanding how the choices they make will impact their retirement income, and with more clarity comes greater confidence—and likely better enrollment and contribution rates.

Some companies – Google, IBM, Wells Fargo – also join the growing list of other cities and states that have adopted various wage laws in a bid to close the gender and racial wage gaps.