HR.com has announced the recipients of the 2026 Employee Benefits Awards, celebrating organizations and industry partners that are setting new standards for excellence in employee benefits strategy, administration, and delivery. The awards recognize HR professionals and solution providers that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in helping organizations design, manage, and optimize employee benefits programs, including health and retirement plans, financial wellness, mental health, and total rewards initiatives.
Forma was named Best Employee Benefits Platform. The company helps organizations deliver flexible lifestyle benefits that enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention. Trusted by leading employers worldwide, its platform empowers HR teams to create personalized benefits experiences. Jason Fan, CEO & Co-founder of Forma, stated, "Winning 'Best Employee Benefits Platform' from HR.com is such strong validation that what we've built at Forma is meeting the needs of both benefits leaders and employees around the world. This award is especially meaningful knowing that real user ratings were part of the judging criteria." Forma serves hundreds of employers and 1 million employees daily.
Blair Swim, Director of HR Services at Medical Facilities of America, was named Employee Benefits Leader of the Year. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership in building a scalable, employee-focused benefits strategy that supports organizational growth while enhancing the employee experience. Her commitment to thoughtful implementation and collaboration has strengthened benefits access and empowered HR teams. Blair Swim commented, "I am truly honored to receive this award and this recognition for both myself and MFA. MFA has given me the opportunity to grow so much over the past nine years and become the HR leader I am today."
The full list of winners is available at HR.com Awards. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, said, "Great employee benefits take expertise, innovation, and a real commitment to supporting both organizations and their employees. This year's Employee Benefits Awards winners have done an outstanding job managing benefits and helping organizations deliver programs that improve employee well-being, boost engagement, and create meaningful value."
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