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Employers look to expand leave benefits, but struggle to administer them
As the landscape for paid leave has become more complex, so too has compliance, said Alex Henry, WTW’s group benefits leader.
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Trump does an about-face on plan to let workers tap 401(k) savings for house payments
The president said he wasn’t “a huge fan” of a proposal that was floated to let employees use their 401(k) savings to buy homes.
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CHROs, CFOs, and corporate board members all have their eye on healthcare spending
Nearly three-quarters said they were moderately, very, or extremely concerned about pharmacy costs being “unsustainable,” despite legislative efforts to temper them.
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Employers’ health spending slows down after one year of GLP-1 coverage
A recent Aon analysis found medical and pharmacy claim costs grew more slowly for GLP-1 users compared to non-users in the years after patients started the medication.
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World of HR: Some employers in Japan are playing matchmaker by participating in a corporate dating app
The country has struggled with a declining birth rate for years. Now, some companies are helping employees find a love connection.
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The HR playbook for managing insurer-provider disputes
When insurance plans and healthcare providers spar over costs, workers may find themselves in the crosshairs—and suddenly without coverage.
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Most health plans must cover at-home HPV tests starting in 2027
Updated guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services may inform how HR teams think about cancer prevention strategy going forward.
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