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UK continues to trail behind in business investment. Incoming government won’t solve that

Workplace Insight

A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says that the UK holds the lowest investment rates among G7 nations. Likewise public sector investments in education, infrastructure and healthcare are needed to create the right conditions for growth. billion annual investment.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 1, Part 1)

Mad in America

Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. ” —attributed to Mark Twain What are some of the sources of much of the poor quality and costly healthcare in the U.S. healthcare (17% of GDP and climbing). The Peterson Center of Healthcare reports that the U.S. The Peterson Center reports that, in the U.S.,

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Preface)

Mad in America

Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. healthcare, primarily “everyday” healthcare. By “ research in healthcare” in this manuscript I am concerned with questions of the science of determining the efficacy and safety of drug and non-drug therapies and whether or not the current FDA standard is adequate or needs major revisions.

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The hidden truth behind job market numbers and how they influenced the vote

Work Life

While official data shows growth in sectors like healthcare and local government, the daily experience of rising costs and economic uncertainty tells a different story. Finding facts in the numbers Despite conflicting reports, the underlying data tells a more complex story. August’s revision was particularly telling.

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[Infographic] What can a PEO do for your business?

Insperity

This may include: Health insurance 401(k) retirement plans Healthcare FSA/HSA programs Life/disability insurance 2. Relief from payroll and HR administration overload Pass off your daily HR duties – like administering benefits, managing employee paperwork, processing payroll and tax reporting – to a group that specializes in HR.

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UK loses 150 million working days due to lack of workplace support for women’s health

Workplace Insight

A new poll from healthcare provider Benenden Health claims that women in the UK miss an average of nine days of work a year due to health issues, exacerbated by a lack of appropriate healthcare support for female workers. The current system doesn’t work for anyone: women are being let down and the cost to business is enormous.

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What to do if you run out of money in retirement

Work Life

We tend to think of 65 as the traditional age for retirement, but the Morningstar Center for Retirement & Policy Studies reports that retiring at 65 might be jumping the gun. What is the biggest threat to your nest egg (and why is it healthcare)? Currently, adult day healthcare costs a median of $2,000 per month across the U.S.,