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UnitedHealth says aggressive billing, pharmacy drugs drove medical costs up in Q2
“We are not yet seeing evidence of cost trend moderation,” Tim Noel, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, said in a July 16 earnings call.
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Companies like Starbucks and The Fresh Market are all-in on emergency savings
A recent report suggests enrolling in short-term savings can also promote long-term saving for life events such as retirement.
Compliance
How to talk to current employees about pay as Maine mandates internal disclosures
An internal disclosure provision sets Maine’s pay transparency law apart from many others in effect throughout the US.
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A technical change to obstetric billing could have a big impact on pregnant workers
While the new system will allow employers to dig into more granular data, it could also mean higher bills and more administrative complexities.
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: USCIS extends work permits for TPS holders from Haiti, Syria
Work authorization for Haitian nationals with TPS are now set to end on July 24, while Syrians will see their work permits end on July 17.
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The Business of Benefits: Onsite childcare at J.M. Smucker
The childcare center is located at the company’s Orrville, Ohio headquarters, and serves children from infancy through preschool.
HR Strategy
HR chief Elizabeth Norberg is pursuing a ‘bigger, bolder’ agenda at SharkNinja
The appliance manufacturer uses mindset performance coaches to help address employees’ fears about AI and its potential impact on their jobs.
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How HR can support working parents amid summertime care challenges
Experts say employers can lean into flexibility, subsidize summer camp, or even grant PTO so workers can register their kids for programs.
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: Supreme Court allows Trump to end TPS for Haitians, Syrians
The ruling is expected to affect employers in industries like healthcare and hospitality, which rely heavily on TPS workers.
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Large shares of working parents lack access to benefits they say would help them most
More than half of full-time working parents in the US said they have a difficult time balancing work and family responsibilities.