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Straight talk on payroll, benefits, and keeping good people.

What's happening with health costs and labor rules, and what it actually means for your business. In plain English.

UnitedHealth says commercial plan costs are rising more than 11%. Here's what that means for employers

by: Chris AttawayPublished on: 10/22/2026

UnitedHealth says commercial plan costs are rising more than 11%. Here's what that means for your renewal, your margin, and your employees' take-home pay.

UnitedHealth says commercial plan costs are rising more than 11%. Here's what that means for employers

GLP-1 spending jumped nearly 84%. Here's what that means for your health plan

by: Chris AttawayPublished on: 10/20/2026

GLP-1 drug spending jumped nearly 84%, per Blue Cross Blue Shield. Here's what that means for your renewal, your margin, and your team's take-home pay.

GLP-1 spending jumped nearly 84%. Here's what that means for your health plan

Small businesses want to offer good benefits. The costs keep forcing hard choices

by: Chris AttawayPublished on: 10/15/2026

Small business owners see benefits as essential, but rising costs force hard choices. Here's a way to protect margin and raise take-home pay.

Small businesses want to offer good benefits. The costs keep forcing hard choices

The FTC is going after hidden health care fees. Here's why employers should care

by: Chris AttawayPublished on: 10/13/2026

The FTC is warning health care companies about hidden fees. Here's why employers should care, and a better way to protect margin and employee take-home pay.

The FTC is going after hidden health care fees. Here's why employers should care

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