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Turning Benefits Strategy Into a Workforce Advantage
October 29, 2026

211 words…about a minute read               

What’s new: In this Human Capital Insight episode of the On Aon podcast, specialists from Aon's Global Benefits team discuss how organizations can turn benefits strategy into a workforce advantage. As healthcare costs continue to outpace inflation across many markets, employers are looking beyond cost management to make better decisions about workforce health, employee value and long-term business performance. The conversation explores how data, technology and governance can help leaders allocate resources more effectively, improve workforce outcomes and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving benefits landscape. It also examines how organizations can strengthen workforce health through prevention-focused strategies and more informed benefits investments.

Key Takeaways:               

  1. Leading organizations are aligning benefits strategy, workforce insights and governance to make better decisions and maximize the value of every benefits dollar.
  2. AI-powered benefits experiences can help employees make better choices while giving employers greater insight into workforce needs, engagement and outcomes.
  3. As medical trend rates begin to moderate, the opportunity is not to do less but to invest more strategically in prevention, workforce health and long-term growth.

Experts in this episode:             

  • Andrew Cunningham, CCO, Human Capital, EMEA, Aon   
  • Jill Malila, SVP, Global Benefits, Aon  
  • Dennis Perales, Vice President, Global Benefits, Aon  

Listen for more: The “On Aon” podcast is available on Spotify, Simplecast and Apple Podcasts (iTunes)                 

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