With the rise of global medical trend back to pre-pandemic levels, a cost-of-living crisis, and increasing global economic turmoil, it is critical that companies ensure their benefits strategy is keeping up with their needs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown employers that the success of a business is dependent on the health of its workforce, with benefits programs gaining more attention from the C-suite. While this renewed focus is good news for employees, HR and benefits teams need to be laser-focused to ensure plans deliver the right value for money, as well as supporting wider business objectives.