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Workforce wellbeing has evolved from a perk to a strategic imperative, as employees increasingly expect employers to invest in their physical, mental, and financial health. Research underscores this trend: Gallup reports that companies prioritizing wellbeing see a 21% increase in employee productivity. Meanwhile, a survey by the American Institute of Stress highlights that 83% of workers feel stress negatively impacts their work, emphasizing the need for robust employer-supported solutions. Employers are responding with innovative offerings, from mental health resources and financial wellness tools to flexible schedules and fitness programs. A Deloitte study found that 80% of employees rank wellbeing as a key workplace priority, illustrating the high stakes for organizations striving to attract and retain top talent.

2025 is poised to bring fresh challenges and opportunities to the world of HR benefits. HR leaders face the challenge of balancing innovative benefits with cost management. Employees increasingly expect employers to understand their complex challenges and want benefits that align with their individual needs. And emerging technologies, like AI, hold the potential to solve long-standing challenges. 

Read on to discover the trends reshaping employee benefits this year and what you can do to leverage these trends effectively.

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GLP-1 medications are transforming employee health, but their high costs pose challenges for employers. AI is stepping in to optimize benefits, personalize wellness, and drive smarter health strategies.

Here are the trends shaking up the benefits landscape in 2025.

Choosing cost-effective wellbeing solutions that align with your organizational goals can be tough. Here are a few tips to help make your selection.

Discover what a conversational benefits agent is and how it’s revolutionizing the benefits landscape for employees and employers alike.

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Changing behavior can be tough but a little guidance can make achieving that fitness goal, saving money, or making meditation a part of your daily routine much easier. We sat down with top Grokker expert Kara Mohr, PhD, to discuss the science of behavior change and how she tailors her content to help Grokker members with their goals.

The conversation around employee wellbeing continues to evolve, and this year’s Conference Board event in Brooklyn, NY, highlighted why it’s more important than ever for organizations to prioritize engagement and holistic wellness. From December 4-5, industry leaders gathered to share insights, strategies, and success stories that are shaping the future of workplace well-being.

As the workforce’s needs grow more complex, many companies are responding by expanding their benefits packages.  But offering more benefits without a strategy isn’t the solution.  

According to new Grokker Innovation Labs research, the number of health and wellbeing point solutions employers offer is set to increase. Eighty-three percent of companies plan to increase their budgets for health and wellbeing programs over the next 12 months. Fifty-seven percent plan to increase the number of point solutions they offer.