The Real Problem with Benefits Utilization

Published
January 5, 2026
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Chad Cruse, VP of Total Rewards at United Natural Foods, joins Kirk to unpack one of the most persistent challenges in benefits: getting employees to actually use what they've been given. Chad shares his perspective on why utilization programs often fall flat, what actually moves the needle, and how he thinks about designing benefits that employees engage with—not just enroll in.

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