Michael Popke

Michael Popke is a freelance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. He previously was a daily newspaper reporter and then an editor at several business-to-business magazines. His debut novel set in the Midwest is being shopped to publishers.

When employees lack purpose, health risks skyrocket

“Having a sense of purpose gives people energy and helps them feel happier and healthier,” Stuart Lustig, national medical executive for behavioral strategy and product design for Cigna Healthcare, said in a statement.

Employers scramble to manage exploding costs of GLP-1s

The survey also noted that 34% of firms require lifestyle or clinical support programs in order for employees to receive GLP-1 agonists for weight loss.

Employers aren’t prepared for rising labor activity, report shows; what is HR’s role?

A quarter of employers whose workplaces are not fully unionized report labor activity over the past two years, but only 9% of non-unionized employers feel very prepared to effectively respond.

How can employers help the rising number of working caregivers?

Though fewer survey respondents say their employers need to step up, more than half of employers say they plan to expand caregiver benefits within the next three years.