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This infographic highlights six key employee benefits trends for 2023.

In 2022, most employers’ health care costs increased. According to  recent industry data, current signs are also pointing to significantly  higher health care costs in the upcoming year. Employers now face the  difficult task of reigning in rising health care costs and keeping  employee coverage affordable while trying to remain attractive to  current and prospective talent despite their shrinking budgets.

On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its rule proposal for classifying independent contractors. The proposed rule would implement a test that the DOL will use to determine whether workers are employees or independent
contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would formally rescind the current standard created by the Trump administration and would assist with employee classification. This is the Biden administration’s second attempt to reverse the current standard, which it believes leaves workers vulnerable to misclassification.

Commercial truck drivers are critical to the country’s
distribution and transport network. So, when drivers’
overall health and wellness suffer, everyone is
potentially affected.

“Deep work” is a trendy buzzword swirling  around the productivity conversation. This infographic explores what it  is and how it can help you.

The United States recently declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency. This News Brief explains further. 

Not only is your physical health affected when  you don’t get enough sleep, but it also takes a toll on your mental  health. This article explores the relationship between sleep and mental  health and provides tips for getting a better night’s sleep.

Amazon reached a deal to acquire One Medical, a  network of boutique primary care clinics, for $3.9 billion. This News  Brief explains further.