The Benefits Budget Squeeze: How Top Employers Can Rein in Costs in 2026

If everything in total rewards feels like a squeeze lately, you’re not alone. 

This is the harsh reality for benefits and HR teams: budgets keep tightening and health insurance costs have surged to a 10-year high, while employees are demanding more personalized support than ever. The pressure to meet both the needs of your business and your people is undeniable. But you don't have to feel crushed by the benefits budget squeeze. Top employers are leveraging new and creative strategies to strike the right balance between managing escalating costs without losing ground on providing competitive benefits.

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Join this insight-driven webinar, presented by Forma and Sequoia, to learn about the newest trends and strategies to make the most of your budgets. Backed by each team's research data, we’ll provide actionable insights and benchmarks to help you keep employees engaged and supported while managing costs.

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Speakers:

Kathleen Harris, Head of Consultant Relations and Strategic Programs, Forma

Dylan Hughes, Senior Market Insights Program Manager, Sequoia

Danielle Ross, Head of Marketing & Business Development, Forma