The Workplace Minute

Welcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!

U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5 percent in 2027, pushing average costs above $19,000 per employee. Steve examines the latest forecasts from Aon, PwC, WTW and Mercer, the difficult decisions facing HR and benefits leaders, and why the employer-sponsored health insurance system has become increasingly irrational and unsustainable.

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