In a major policy shift, the Trump administration's marijuana reclassification order eased restrictions for manufacturers and researchers while creating new compliance questions for HR.
"Employees aren't disengaged because they don't care; instead it's because benefits are too hard to navigate," said Jonathan Porter, CEO of Castlight Health.
"In a world where AI can help nearly everyone be productive faster, the real differentiator becomes whether an organization is still advancing its people: whether employees are learning to think critically," says Stephanie Larson of Seramount.
Despite layoffs in tech and RTO conflicts among financial services orgs, these industries lead a new LinkedIn ranking of companies offering significant career growth opportunities.
A Pharmaceutical Strategies Group survey finds employers and health plans prioritizing cost control and cross-benefit management, with growing willingness to trade rebates for stronger utilization oversight amid rising complexity and CGT concerns.