Episodes tagged: Labor Force

The 2027 Health Care Cost Crisis Employers Cannot Solve

U.S. employer health care costs are projected to spike 9.5% in 2027, surpassing $19,000 per employee. Steve Boese breaks down the latest data from Aon, PwC, WTW, and Mercer, and examines why employer-sponsored health insurance is reaching a breaking point.

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America May Be Running Out of Workers

The U.S. may be facing a shrinking workforce. Discover the demographic shifts, AI challenges, and policy solutions driving the future of labor participation.

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Labor Force Decline: Why Workers Are Leaving

More than 700,000 Americans exited the labor force in June 2026, pushing participation rates to historic lows. This episode analyzes the economic factors driving this unprecedented labor force decline and outlines the critical steps employers must take to rebuild the market.

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New Data Shows Top Barriers to Work for People Not in the Labor Force

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent survey on what factors contribute to keeping workers, especially prime-age workers, out of the labor force.

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