

Stay on the pulse.
IMA On the Pulse is the leading employee benefits focused media platform showcasing thought leaders, solutions, and future looking perspectives. Designed to help you stay on the pulse of a rapidly changing employee benefits landscape.

Inside the Trends Driving Benefits Strategy
The On the Pulse Report breaks down what’s changing in employee benefits and why it matters. Developed by IMA’s employee benefits experts, it highlights the shifts that will shape plan decisions in 2026.
Cost Pressure & Funding: Healthcare renewal pressure, pharmacy (GLP-1) budget impact, smarter funding and data use.
Compliance & Regulation: Paid Family & Medical Leave, SECURE 2.0 and retirement plan changes.
Workforce Rewards & Experience: Compensation strategy, employee experience and engagement, employee wellness optimization.
Technology & Enablement: HR tech gaps, AI-enabled benefits communication, systems/process improvements.
Your Monthly Pulse on What Comes Next
Stay ahead of the shifts reshaping benefits with the On The Pulse Newsletter. Get monthly insight, data-backed takeaways, and practical guidance from IMA’s national experts.


Conversations at the Center of Benefits Strategy
The On the Pulse with IMA Podcast is designed for HR and business leaders navigating complexity across benefits, compensation, total rewards, and employee experience.
Each episode brings thoughtful, story-driven discussions with IMA industry specialists, examining what’s happening now and what’s ahead. Designed to be accessible and on-demand, the podcast offers a clear, human perspective on the trends shaping employee benefits. Built for leaders navigating rising costs, changing regulations, pharmacy pressure, HR tech gaps, and evolving employee expectations.



