Episodes tagged: Benefits

Your Employer May Cover GLP-1 Drugs, But for How Long?

As healthcare costs hit a fifteen-year high, businesses are facing critical decisions regarding employee benefits. This episode evaluates the sustainability of employer coverage of glp-1 medications, breaking down how rising prescription drug spending is forcing leadership to narrow eligibility guidelines.

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Unemployment Benefits: Why Aren’t Laid-Off Workers Collecting?

While headlines warn of major layoffs, nearly 75% of unemployed workers never apply for benefits. In this episode of The Workplace Minute, Steve Boese explores the misconceptions and systemic hurdles keeping workers from accessing critical financial safety nets amid AI job displacement.

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When AI Gets the Budget and Workers Get the Bill

As companies rush to invest billions in artificial intelligence, a troubling pattern is beginning to emerge. In several recent cases, organizations have openly acknowledged that the money funding AI initiatives is coming directly from employee compensation, benefits, and workforce investments.

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Cutting Benefits, Losing Trust: What Deloitte’s Move Means for Employers

Explore why Deloitte’s reduction in parental leave and fertility benefits creates long-term reputational harm. A deep dive into the true cost of benefit cuts.

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From Personal Crisis to Corporate Solution: The Story Behind Caregiving Support Innovation

In this episode of the At Work in America show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Dave Jacobs, co-founder and co-CEO of Homethrive to explore the critical issue of employee caregiving support and how organizations can make a meaningful impact.

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More U.S. Workers Feeling the Financial Strain of Their Kids’ College Expenses

In this episode Steve discusses recent polling data from NBC News showing that more Americans are doubting the value of the four-year college degree, citing increasing costs, rising debt levels, and an uncertain job market. We break down what this means for HR and Talent pros moving forward.

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A Sign of the Times: Cutting Paid Holidays in Corporate America

In this episode Steve discusses news from Walgreens, where new Private Equity ownership has taken cost-cutting right to the frontline – by eliminating paid holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas for their retail store hourly employees.

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Why So Many Americans Get Health Insurance from Their Employers

In this episode Steve discusses the history of employer-based health insurance in America, how it came to be, who it benefits, and why considering a single-payer, Medicare for all type system might create better healthcare outcomes and allow companies to focus on their businesses.

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GLP-1s, Open Enrollment, and the Future of Employee Benefits

In this episode Steve discusses the decisions employers have to make regarding coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. The drugs are popular, effective – and expensive. As Benefits Open Enrollment approaches, employers have plenty to evaluate before making their coverage decisions.

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Preparing for 2025: What HR and Payroll Professionals Need to Know

In our latest episode, Trish and Steve brought back Tom Hammond for another year-end prep episode. They discuss everything you want to know about navigating end-of-year and new laws/regulations for 2025 payroll.

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