Before we rush headfirst into 2026, it’s worth pausing to recognise the rollercoaster this year has been.
Against a backdrop of rising healthcare costs, siloed care, AI disruption, and shifting workforce expectations, employers asked bigger questions, like “How do I get my employees back in the office five days a week?”, “How can I support my people who are taking GLP-1s?”, and “How can I prove the value on investment for health & wellbeing?”.
And it didn’t stop there; employees spoke up about wanting their benefits all in one place and better mental health support.
So, we’ve put together a reel of resources that showcase how organisations can lean into employee engagement, personalization, controlling escalating costs, and creating unified care experiences.
1. Engagement: Getting employees to care (and click)
If there’s one topic HR leaders bring up, it’s member engagement. And when our clients see an average platform engagement rate of 51% from their employees, it’s safe to say we know a thing or two. These resources highlight the top barriers when it comes to engaging employees, and how to get it right.
- [eBook] Engage or bust: The brutal reality for self-funded employers
If you’re done pouring budget into programs no one uses, this one breaks down the six core levers that actually create behavior change and sustained engagement.
- [Toolkit] Mental health toolkit for employers This comprehensive toolkit gives you the building blocks of a year-round mental health strategy that can support your employees.
- [Guide] Psychological safety in the workplace
When your people feel valued, heard, and seen, they thrive. And your culture benefits. We know that, and after reading this, you will too. This resource shows how improving psychological safety lowers turnover, reduces stress, and supports a healthier, more productive team.
2. Personalization: One size FAILS all
Employees expect the same level of personalization from benefits as they get from streaming platforms. These resources show what happens when personalization is done right and why a one-size-fits-all approach actually fails all.
- [Success story] Global entertainment company unified 10,000+ employees with health & wellbeing
A real client case study on how Bally’s implemented a year-long health & wellbeing program, and saw undeniable results: 72% of previously inactive, high-risk individuals becoming more active and 66% of high-risk obese members achieving weight loss, alongside 43% of members forging new social connections across the workplace.
- [Guide] 5 signs you have a personalization problem
This eBook is a reality check for any team using the same health & wellbeing strategy and seeing little to no engagement. It walks through 5 ways personalization might be falling short in your comms.
- [Guide] The self-funded employer’s guide to AI: What to embrace & what to avoid
AI is everywhere, but getting it to make your work life easier requires intention. This piece helps you navigate how to use AI to scale efficiency in your benefits strategy while keeping the human moments that matter.
3. Cost savings: When you need proof, not promises
If you’ve ever been asked to justify your health & wellbeing budget to your CFO, these are for you.
- [Lightpaper] How expanding cost drivers are rewriting the CFO’s healthcare playbook
Today’s CFOs are fighting escalating costs from specialty therapies and high-cost claims. This light paper delivers the strategic insights needed to proactively manage expenses, anticipate new financial drivers, and optimize your workforce’s health risk profile.
- [Toolkit] Health strategy toolkit
Whether your health & wellbeing strategy is on track or drifting, this toolkit is packed full of resources to help you evaluate against industry standards, and you’ll get access to our interactive Health Strategy Scorecard tool!
4. Siloed healthcare: Solving the “where do I start?” problem
Fragmented care is frustrating for employees and expensive for employers. These resources explore how to simplify the experience by bringing everything together.
- [Lightpaper] Disconnected healthcare is driving up costs and driving away employees
If you’re drowning in benefit vendors, this guide helps you think strategically about consolidation, and how a unified experience drives better health outcomes – while bringing down costs.
- A whole new level of personalized health: PersonifyYOU
Employees can’t use what they don’t understand. This campaign shows how clear, consumer-first communication boosts recognition and utilization. And more than anything, why your people should be at the heart of your strategy.
It’s time to say goodbye to 2025…
2026 is the year of the Horse.
And with that comes: speed, strength, and prosperity.
Don’t spend another quarter chasing vanity metrics. Let’s grow on this journey together. Speak to our team today, and we’ll show you how to engage your people with a personalized strategy that brings down your costs and unifies your entire employee health experience.