Getting Ahead of Benefits Season: What HR Leaders Are Planning for 2026
Benefits season is busy even in a steady year. 2026 brings rising cost pressure, new coverage questions, and changing leave rules that put extra weight on HR teams. Join two industry leaders and Winslow CEO Niel for a practical session on what practitioners are planning now.
We will unpack the trends shaping employee questions, show how to translate those trends into clear communications and processes that keep enrollment on track.
What you will learn:
The top employee questions to prepare for and how to answer them in plain language
A simple framework for manager enablement: talking points, scripts, and office hour plans
Metrics that matter: how to track completion, deflection, and understanding
Where AI helps right now: using your policies and HRIS to deliver accurate answers in chat