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Employers are scrambling to cut costs and health care benefits are on the chopping block

In an employer-driven labor market, companies are finding ways to push health care costs over to their workers.

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These are the affordable cookware brands on Amazon that I trust – get them for even less in the sales

I'm a trained chef, and I've tested them all ahead of Prime Day and some are already up to 53% off

Homes & Gardens

Mercer walk off field and player’s mother ejected after home-run taunt

Mercer were so incensed by an opposing player’s home run celebration that they walked off the field during their Southern Conference tournament defeat

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HR departments are in the throes of an AI confidence crisis

Top human resources leaders are not confident that they’re getting the best results from their tech.

Fortune

Giving workers unlimited time off could help companies outperform the S&P 500

It’s unlikely that workers will even make the most of the generous offer.

Fortune

The plight of the hourly worker: Here’s why engagement and motivation rates are down for these workers

Facing increased financial hardships and inflexible schedules, hourly workers are experiencing new struggles.

Fortune

UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder leads search firm exec to describe 'newfound fear' among health workers

Executives are wondering, "Could it happen to me?"

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CFOs of struggling health care firms are cashing out investment reserves to fund operations

There's a divide between the "haves and the have-nots" within the health care industry.

Fortune

Britain’s ‘happiest places to live’ in 2024 revealed

Gen-Zs were the most likely to feel they would be happier living somewhere else, while those aged 55-plus were the least likely, Rightmove said.

Evening Standard

Here’s how AI will impact HR—and the training blind spot that companies are missing

"This is very low-hanging fruit for HR to think about."

Fortune

Health Care Costs Rise Again: How To Budget For 2025 Increases

It's an annual event that can cause headaches, make your blood pressure spike and erode your finances: higher health care costs.

Investors Business Daily

High demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is impacting employer health care costs—but it can be critical for retaining talent

“While the rising costs of health benefits pose challenges, ensuring employees have access to quality care is paramount."

Fortune

Veteran news executive Reg Murphy, who survived abduction decades ago, has died at 90

Reg Murphy, whose newsgathering career included stints as an editor and top executive at newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, has died

The Independent UK

Savvy CHROs are successfully building bridges to the C-suite—Here’s how they can influence executives

How often are you meeting with your CEO?

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Here’s where HR leaders think the industry is headed—and how they need to prepare

"HR needs to be a true partner, versus HR being an order taker.”

The Independent UK

UK’s pension sector falls outside top 10 in global rankings

The UK is facing a challenge, like other countries, to ensure that people have saved enough for an adequate retirement, those behind the report said.

The Conversation

More workers are being forced back to the office – yet a new study shows flexibility is the best way to keep employees

Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research has reinforced the value of a flexible work culture.

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U.K. Gen Zers set to finally see salary ranges for job listings

Empoyers hope more pay transparency will stop young workers leaving for better-paid jobs.

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Employers expect health care benefit costs to keep rising—and they're going to have to make some tough choices

Rising prescription prices, hospital mergers, and nurse shortages are contributing to the climb.

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'Landmark' greenwashing case slugs super giant $11.3m

A superannuation company has been fined more than $11 million for engaging in greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of its investments.

Latin Times

These are the most expensive cities in Latin America, study shows

The appreciation of the Mexican peso has influenced to increase the cost of living.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Minnesota Vikings waive UDFA WR Devron Harper

On Monday night, the Vikings waived UDFA wide receiver Devron Harper. The Mercer Bear signed shortly after the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fortune

These are the 4 skills modern CHROs need—and how to get them

The CHRO’s job has gotten “harder and bigger.” Here’s what HR leaders need to bring to the table.

Fortune

Here’s what HR leaders are most worried about in 2024

Ineffective management is top of mind as “employee trust with their leadership has eroded since the pandemic.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mercer DB Tavion McCarthy hit the very top sticks on a vertical jump tester for an eye-popping 44-inch vert

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