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U.S. private-sector hiring and wage growth slowed in December, indicating an ongoing moderation in demand for workers.
Employment rose by 122,000 last month — the least in four months — following a 146,000 increase in November, according to ADP Research Institute data published Wednesday. The median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a rise of 140,000.
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Rising use of the weight-loss drug is fueling the fastest health plan cost growth in a decade and a half, forcing employers to rethink coverage strategies and cost management.
As employees decide whether to stay with their employer, support tied to student loan debt and education benefits is becoming a clear differentiator.
Medicare now covers the medication for weight loss for eligible members, upping the need for corresponding lifestyle and behavioral benefits.
New SHRM research finds fewer employers offering generous 401(k) matches and flexible work, even as experts warn benefit cuts can hurt hiring and retention.
In addition to extending its family leave policy, Heidi Health also assists expectant parents in fully preparing for the before and after of their time away.
