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healthcare8 days ago•2 min saved

Employers test subsidized GLP-1 access through eMed and CVS Caremark

Telehealth company eMed is partnering with CVS Caremark to let employers offer GLP-1 obesity meds to workers via online prescriptions with comprehensive weight-management support; employers can subsidize the drugs to varying degrees, with prices touted as the market’s most cost-effective option. Aon piloted a similar program for its staff, and CVS sees the move as expanding access through its PBM network for up to 30 million Americans. The program combines online cash purchases with secondary coverage to help keep workplace health costs in check, backed by continuous clinical support and monitoring to improve adherence and outcomes.

via Axios|

#employee-benefits #glp-1 #healthcare

business11 days ago•10 min saved

Major Employers Pledge $1,000 Match for Employees' Trump Accounts for Newborns

The Trump Accounts program will deposit $1,000 for each newborn American citizen, and many companies have pledged to match that amount for employees' children (up to $2,500 per year), with some offering extra incentives such as IBM’s additional $1,000 if $4,000 is invested within 24 months; announcements from December through February cover banks, tech, and other sectors.

via Business Insider|

#business #corporate-matching #early-childhood-savings

business28 days ago•2 min saved

Banks pledge $1,000 kickstart for kids' savings

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America will match the U.S. government's one-time $1,000 contribution to new children’s retirement savings accounts created under a pilot program aimed at narrowing the wealth gap; other large firms like BlackRock, BNY, Robinhood, SoFi and Charles Schwab have also announced similar commitments.

via CNBC|

#banking #business #employee-benefits

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Charles Schwab and Robinhood Offer $1,000 Matches for 'Trump Accounts' Benefiting Employees' Children

Charles Schwab announced it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution to eligible newborn children of its employees, supporting early financial security and literacy for the next generation through the 'Trump Accounts' program.

via About Schwab|

#business #charles-schwab #child-savings

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Texas Roadhouse to Close All 736 Locations for 24 Hours

Texas Roadhouse will close all 736 locations on Christmas Day 2025 to allow staff to celebrate with their families, continuing its tradition of closing on major holidays to give employees time off, while most locations will have reduced hours on Christmas Eve.

via Yahoo|

#business #christmas-day #closure

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Starbucks Union Threatens Strike Over Contract Disputes

Starbucks union workers plan to strike on November 13 at at least 25 U.S. stores unless a labor contract is finalized, amid ongoing disputes over pay, benefits, and working conditions, with the union demanding significant improvements and the company emphasizing its current offerings.

via abcnews.go.com|

#business #employee-benefits #labor-contract

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Starbucks Union Threatens Major Strike Ahead of Holiday Season

Starbucks union workers plan to strike on November 13 at at least 25 U.S. stores unless a new labor contract is agreed upon, amid ongoing disputes over pay, benefits, and working conditions, with the union demanding significant pay increases and changes to store operations.

via AP News|

#employee-benefits #labor-contract #red-cup-day

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Google Employees Urged to Use Third-Party AI for Health Benefits

Google requires US employees seeking health benefits to opt into a third-party AI tool called Nayya, which accesses their health data; refusal results in loss of benefits, raising privacy concerns among staff.

via Business Insider|

#ai-health-tool #data-privacy #employee-benefits

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Starbucks Announces Store Closures and Severance Packages Amid Turnaround Efforts

Starbucks announced the closure of over 100 stores across North America, resulting in layoffs for retail and non-retail staff. Laid-off employees received severance packages including pay for 60 to 84 hours, a lump sum for health insurance, and some accrued vacation pay, as part of the company's efforts to support affected staff amid its store turnaround plan.

via Business Insider|

#business #employee-benefits #layoffs

business5 months ago•3 min saved

NBCUniversal Implements Four-Day In-Office Workweek for Employees

NBCUniversal is requiring hybrid employees in the US and UK to return to the office four days a week in 2026 or accept a severance package offering eight weeks of pay, continued healthcare for three months, and full bonus eligibility, with the offer available to VP level or below employees who are willing to transition out by the end of the year.

via Business Insider|

#business #employee-benefits #hybrid-work

legislation7 months ago•11 min saved

Analysis of the Impact and Cost of the G.O.P. and Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

H.R. 1, enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces significant changes to tax rates, deductions, and employee benefits, including permanent tax rate adjustments, a temporary increase in the SALT deduction cap, new deductions for tips and overtime, and enhancements to childcare and paid leave credits, with some provisions retroactive to January 1, 2025.

via ADP|

#employee-benefits #employment-tax #hr-1

business7 months ago•6 min saved

Trump's Policies and Actions Impacting Student Loan Borrowers and Debt Relief

The article discusses recent developments in student loan debt collection, including wage garnishments by the Trump administration, and explores how employers can support employees with student debt through benefits like retirement match contributions, PTO exchanges, financial counseling, and educational assistance programs, which could help improve financial wellbeing and reduce stress.

via Fortune|

#business #employee-benefits #financial-wellness

healthcare8 months ago•2 min saved

Employers Increasingly Shift Health Coverage Shopping to Employees

A growing number of employers are adopting Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs), which give workers money to buy their own health insurance instead of traditional group plans, offering more flexibility and predictability for small businesses but shifting the insurance shopping burden to employees.

via Yahoo Finance|

#employee-benefits #employers #health-coverage

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Netflix Scales Back Parental Leave Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

Netflix is reportedly scaling back its previously generous unlimited parental leave policy, which allowed employees to take up to a year off after the birth or adoption of a child. The company has removed specific guidelines from its culture memo, leading to concerns among employees about the clarity and security of taking extended leave. While Netflix maintains that its policy remains flexible, some employees have expressed concerns about layoffs targeting those on or returning from parental leave.

via The Independent|

#business #corporate-policy #employee-benefits

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Netflix Cuts Back on Parental Leave Amid Cost-Saving Measures

Netflix is reportedly scaling back its previously generous unlimited parental leave policy, which allowed employees to take up to a year off after the birth or adoption of a child. The company has removed specific guidelines from its culture memo, leading to concerns among employees about the clarity and security of taking extended leave. While Netflix maintains that its policy remains flexible, some employees have expressed unease, citing layoffs and ambiguous language as factors impacting their comfort in utilizing the leave.

via The Independent|

#business #corporate-policy #employee-benefits