June 2026
This edition features the following topics:
Making benefits work: the next frontier in employee experience
Expanding benefits is no longer enough. Drawing on Maven Clinic’s latest research, this edition explores why usability, access, and employee experience are now critical success factors—particularly in women’s and family health. Key themes include closing perception gaps, improving maternity support through earlier intervention, and addressing barriers to care.
Country News: South Korea – Supporting SMEs in a global context
Samsung Life introduces its Global SME Plan, designed to help smaller multinational employers offer structured, scalable, and cost‑efficient employee benefits in Korea. The solution combines simplified administration with globally aligned plan design.
Country News: Netherlands – Absenteeism as a strategic business risk
Rising absenteeism and long-term disability are reshaping workforce dynamics. This article highlights key trends, including increasing mental health-related absence and the importance of early intervention, leadership, and prevention strategies.
Country News: Thailand – Strengthening employee experience through innovation
As Muang Thai Life celebrates 75 years, we explore how digital tools, health ecosystems, and flexible benefit design are helping multinational employers enhance employee experience and wellbeing in Thailand.