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The $250 Million Weight-Loss Benefit: Are GLP-1s Worth the Cost?
Episode 8217th August 2026 • The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network • The Workplace Minute
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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!

Bank of America spends more than $250 million annually covering GLP-1 medications for its employees, illustrating the growing financial stakes surrounding weight-loss drug benefits. In this episode, Steve examines employee expectations, the evidence on health outcomes and medical savings, and three strategies for employers managing this increasingly important benefit.

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