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September 5, 2025
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2026 renewals are breaking records: what employers must know (and do) now

Employers are bracing for one of the most difficult renewal seasons in recent memory, with double-digit cost increases becoming the norm. From soaring pharmacy spend and high-cost claimants to delayed care and industry consolidation, multiple forces are driving rates higher. This blog unpacks what’s behind the surge and offers practical strategies employers can use to take back control and balance financial pressures with employee well-being.
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Four Ways to Bolster Your Organization Against Turnover, from DocuSign's Ellen Meza
As millions of Americans make career shifts as part of the Great Resignation, employees across industries are looking for more meaningful support from their employers. DocuSign’s Ellen Meza offers expert guidance on how HR leaders can improve their benefits offering for employee retention.
September 21, 2021
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September COVID Update for Business Leaders: Dr. Marty Makary Talks Mu Variant & Mandates
As employers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Nava Benefits’ Chief Medical Advisor and health policy expert Dr. Marty Makary weighs in on the state of the pandemic and its impacts on the workplace as of September 2021 — from the emerging Mu variant, to vaccine boosters, to the protection provided by natural immunity.
August 16, 2021
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Hybrid, Virtual, or In-Office: Airbnb's Tracy Desmond Answers Your Questions on Future of Work
As more employers choose to adapt a remote or hybrid work environment, Head of Global Benefits at Airbnb and Nava Advisor Tracy Desmond shares her expert guidance on all things future of work — whether it’s work-from-home, in-office, or somewhere in between.
June 8, 2021
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The HR Leader's Return-to-Office Checklist
Reopening the office while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic will require some strategy and sensitivity. Based on insights from health policy expert Dr. Marty Makary and Delta Air Lines’ Kelley Elliott, here’s everything HR leaders need to know when building a return-to-office plan.
June 8, 2021
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Returning to your office soon? Read this first.
After a year of work-from-home, going back to in-office work may look different than it did pre-pandemic. To help make a smooth transition, here are eight steps you can take to prepare for return-to-office. HR leaders, this is one guide you’ll want to share with your employees.
May 27, 2021
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Return-to-Office Real Talk: Delta's Kelley Elliott Shares Her Post-Covid Playbook
As thousands of employers begin to welcome their employees back to the office while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta’s Managing Direct for Global Rewards (and Nava Advisor) Kelley Elliott is sharing her guidance on building a safe return-to-office plan. Here’s how to make a smooth transition from work-from-home to in-office work — from setting an office reopening date, to maintaining safety precautions, to creating a vaccination policy.
April 23, 2021
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Building a Thoughtful Return-to-Work Plan: Takeaways from COVID-19 Expert Dr. Marty Makary
As employers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, health policy expert (and Nava Benefits Chief Medical Advisor) offers science-backed guidance and recommendations on keeping your employees safe — from vaccination, to return-to-office, to masks and other precautions.
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