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Employers Expecting Jump in Healthcare Costs, Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines and Employees Prefer Perks over Pay

Written by CHC Wellbeing | Aug 31, 2020 5:00:00 PM

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Employers Expect Healthcare Costs To Jump 5% In 2021 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Employee Benefit News

Companies expect their healthcare benefit costs will surpass $15,000 per employee in 2021, although the coronavirus pandemic has cast into question what healthcare budgets will look like in the new year.

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US Obesity Epidemic Could Undermine Effectiveness Of A Covid-19 Vaccine

CNN

More than 107 million American adults are obese, and their ability to return safely to work, care for their families and resume daily life could be curtailed if coronavirus vaccines deliver weak immunity for them.

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Employees Pick Perks And Benefits Over Pay Raises

Employee Benefit News

In a recent survey, employees preferred better benefits and perks over salary increases, suggesting higher pay is not the leading indicator for success when recruiting and retaining talent in today’s market.

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