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Employers Debate the Costs and Benefits of Covering Obesity Drugs

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While employee benefits are intertwined with health and wellness strategies, companies are reported to be taking a substantial financial loss if they cover obesity drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly & Co.’s The potential of these drugs to improve an individual’s long-term health is notable.

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Since the pandemic, people now work six fewer months over the course of their lives

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As the UK government warns that the state pension age might need to rise, a new report from the the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) claims that, between 2019 and 2022, people’s work span in the UK fell by 6 months. million due to ill health. Recent analysis by ILC found there were 1.65

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How to Volunteer Abroad (and Great Organizations to Explore)

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That can involve teaching, conservation projects, building homes, providing health care support or any of the other many options. Dig into the pricing and what’s covered. There are opportunities to contribute to women’s empowerment, health, children’s education and more. This is the heart of why people volunteer abroad.

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More Managers Than Ever Are Keeping Tabs on the News—Here’s What It Means for Companies

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Reading the news, knowing your employees For the average person, staying abreast of local, national and international news developments might be a matter of choice and preference. Now more than ever, employees expect their employer and leaders to provide mental health care and support as they navigate the stress of work and life,” she says.

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Legendary Entrepreneur Naveen Jain Wants Nothing More Than to Change the Way Humanity Lives

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At one point, he tells me to imagine a world where people all have sensors inside and outside of our bodies, each one measuring and analyzing what’s happening internally. When you use the restroom, the toilet analyzes your samples to assess your gut health. The price of the stock plummeted. What if illness is truly optional?”.

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Can COVID Booster Shots Save Your Business? 

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The boosters are widely available , and price is not an issue: the federal government purchased plenty of doses to give away for free to anyone approved to get one. An internal survey my company just completed for a Fortune 500 SaaS company showed that 64 percent of respondents felt somewhat concerned about COVID in the office.

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BE Offices Unveils Ground-breaking Tech Package For New Belfast Location

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All this comes as part of BE’s renowned all-inclusive pricing package, rather than charging clients additional fees which is the industry norm. . Video conferencing equipment in every meeting room . Free local and national calls . IT consultancy available for all clients prior to move-in .

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