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What a $480,000-a-year cancer drug means for employer health coverage

Rasonque’s approval is an exciting development in the fight to cure cancer, but could further challenge employers to carefully manage use.


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World of HR: The majority of workers in Nordic nations take at least 11 days of PTO during the summer

More than half of US-based workers, meanwhile, take less than three days off at a time, report finds.


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Low startup costs and reduced turnover spur more small business to offer 401(k)s

Some 31% of small businesses now offer a retirement plan to their employees, up from 19% in 2019, according to payroll and benefits platform Gusto.


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The New Math: Rethinking Healthcare Cost Containment

As healthcare costs continue to climb, traditional cost-containment strategies may no longer be enough. Join HR Brew and industry experts to explore how employers can rethink benefits strategy, take a more proactive approach to healthcare spend, and navigate rising costs without sacrificing employee trust or quality of care.


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Legislative lowdown: IRS, Treasury release guidance for employer-sponsored Trump Accounts

These recent proposed regulations from the Treasury might help more employers decide whether they want to contribute to Trump Accounts on behalf of employees’ kids.


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The Business of Benefits: Bi-annual resets at Haven

Haven, a company that runs centers incorporating childcare, workspaces, and fitness, gives its staff one week off in July and December.


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Large employers are grappling with the high costs of GLP-1 medications

A downward trend in GLP-1 prices may not be coming fast enough for certain employers, as companies like Starbucks and PwC drop coverage.

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