Younger generations are adding a side hustle or second job at a heightened rate and more than half of adults expect inflation to increase this year, according to a new Northwestern Mutual study.
While 9 in 10 of leaders consider their performance management processes successful and constructive, only about half (55%) of employees feel similarly.
The average out-of-pocket cost for diabetes medications has increased by nearly 130% since 2018 – and those taking the newer GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are feeling the increase the most, says a new GoodRx study.
More than three-quarters (77%) of employees want guidelines, policies or training from their employers on using generative AI within their organizations.
With steep inflation affecting retirement goals, employers can play a pivotal role in reducing employees' financial stress by enhancing their offerings beyond the traditional 401(k) with emergency savings accounts, says a new report.
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