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Employer Priorities: Advancing Organizational and Employee Health
Employers are uniquely positioned to drive internal and external change and meaningful outcomes for employees, their businesses, and surrounding communities thr
Santander Equips All Workers With AI and Seeks $1.15 Billion Business Value
Santander is extending artificial intelligence (AI) tools to all its employees as it works toward its goal of generating over 1 billion euros (about $1.15
Business briefs: Franciscan employee honored, United Way offers grants
Business news from around the region.
Vermont’s Governor Scott vetoes Legislature’s attempt at healthcare reform
The bill was designed to fast-track premium savings for public school employees and people buying plans on Vermont’s Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Small Business Tech News: Verizon CEO Sends Shocking Message To Employees
AI is reshaping business: Verizon says automation cut 13,000 jobs, while SMBs use AI to boost productivity. Retail, startups, and AI providers are rapidly expanding capabilities and lowering costs.
Welcome to the age of AI sprawl
Employees are having to learn to use dozens of AI tools — it's driving them crazy.
Overemployment survives RTO mandates, layoffs, and employee monitoring
Return-to-office mandates, layoffs, and employee tracking have made overemployment harder. These workers say they're still making it work.
X offers to exceed Meta's employee snack offerings in talent war
Meta said it'll be improving its snack-filled office kitchens to improve employee morale. Elon Musk's X says it can match that.
Your Business Should Hire an AI Receptionist. Here’s How Quickly They Can Pay for Themselves
AI receptionists can catch missed bookings, answer questions, and free up employees to focus on customers.
Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
President Donald Trump’s pick for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, showed up at his new job a day early on Thursday after asking for a list of every employee in the office so he could assess whether to fire them, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Bend Police: Restaurant employee arrested for sexually abusing minors at downtown business
BEND, Ore - (KTVZ) -- A 35-year-old Bend resident, Davis Allen Kellar, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, on suspicion of sexually abusing minor co-workers at a local downtown Bend restaurant. The arrest took place at his home in the 400 block of NE Kearney Avenue in Bend. The arrest followed a month-long investigation by
MU Health Care officials cite financial challenges amid layoffs, clinic closures
The MU Board of Curators Public Health Affairs Committee held a meeting on Thursday, one day after it was announced that 74 employees were laid off.
UVM Health is downsizing. Here’s what those cuts mean for services.
Employee unions are still digesting exactly which positions were eliminated at the state’s largest hospital group, but say the losses are certain to influence patient-facing operations.
Bayer Welcomes Kacy Perry as New Country Division Head for Crop Science Canada
CALGARY, Alberta, June 18, 2026--The Crop Science division of Bayer announced that Kacy Perry has been appointed the Country Division Head (CDH) for Crop Science Canada, effective July 1. In this role, she will lead 550+ employees working at multiple sites across Canada and serves as a member of Bayer’s North American Leadership Team for Crop Science.
Monroe County sheriff's employees indicted after inmate worked at private business
A Tennessee Comptroller's investigation has led to indictments against two Monroe County Sheriff's Department employees accused of using inmate labor for privat
Digestive health coaching program now available; start coaching by July 10 to earn My Wellness points
A new coaching program focused on digestive health is available to Marquette employees and their spouses as part of the My Wellness program.
Employers plan to shift more health costs to employees
Employers are considering raising premiums and increasing other forms of cost sharing as they grapple with stubbornly rising health costs, according to a new survey from Mercer.
Former employee charged in deadly shooting at business in Lansing, police say
A former employee has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of another employee at an automotive paint business in the south suburbs earlier this month, police said.
MU Health care lays off 74 employees, closing Hy-Vee Quick Care locations
MU Health Care said an "organizational redesign" includes the removal of 74 employee positions and the closure of Hy-Vee Quick Care clinics.
Trenton Health Department facility has rodent infestation, emails show
Emails associated with the alleged infestation obtained by The Trentonian show an exasperation by employees who in early May found mice poop on their desks, atop papers, and left in other work areas.
OtherSide Entertainment lays off 17 employees
OtherSide Entertainment, the studio behind Thick as Thieves, has laid off 17 workers following the cancellation of a game codenamed Argos.
OtherSide Entertainment lays off 17 employees
OtherSide Entertainment, the studio behind Thick as Thieves, has laid off 17 workers following the cancellation of a game codenamed Argos.
Is the customer always right? Study finds rude customers hurt business
Frontline employees who face rude or disrespectful customers are more likely to justify negative behaviors, from cutting corners to leaving their jobs, according to a new study.
Bungie Set To Lose Roughly 400 Staff In Summer Layoffs, It's Claimed
According to claims online, Bungie are set to lose roughly 50% of its staff, which would equate to around 400 employees.
Major private payer encouraging employees to leave willingly
The largest Medicaid-specialized managed care organization in the U.S. is offering buyout packages to most of its 60,000 or so staff workers.
Economic Check-In: How rising fuel costs, tariffs are impacting American Science & Surplus
American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed last year. Now under employee ownership, the store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.
Terminated employee accused of stealing from Lexington business
Police say Wayne Michael Properties in Lexington reported a former employee was forging and issuing checks to himself.
Health Insurer Centene, Looking To Cut Costs, Offers Companywide Buyouts
Obamacare insurer Centene offering employees buyouts to cut costs after Trump and GOP Congress didn't renew subsidies
Former Pineville employee accused of stealing over $450,000 from business
Molly Goynes was charged with theft and evidence tampering.
Centene to offer buyouts to some employees as health insurer cuts costs
The health insurer Centene did not indicate how many employees it offered buyouts to, or how much it is aiming to reduce its workforce.
Newsom says DOJ conducting baseless investigation of him and his wife at Trump's direction
Newsom said that in recent days, "federal agents have knocked on the doors of family friends and former employees," and have been "demanding records" in a quest to find any kind of wrongdoing by him or his wife.
Employees See Business Travel as Valuable But Stressful, Says SAP Concur Survey
Research shows 67% nervous about traveling this year
Edward Jones Expands Workplace Retirement Solutions for Business Owners and Their Employees
With new products, investments and product partners, Edward Jones is helping business owners support employees while preparing for their own financial futures....
Edward Jones Expands Workplace Retirement Solutions for Business Owners and Their Employees
Edward Jones today announced a significant expansion of its workplace retirement plan capabilities, adding new product partners and solutions designed to help business owners and their employees improve long-term financial fulfillment.
Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition
The fight to keep Destiny 2 going has been a long one, according to a former member of staff.
New Research Reveals Growing Paradox at the Center of Business Travel
The 2026 SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey shows business travel delivers value, but gaps between org and employee expectations widen.
Doña Ana County OKs more back pay for health workers at detention center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County commissioners voted on Friday, June 12 to provide additional back pay to employees working for the healthcare provider at the County Detention Center. …
Health care costs drive changes to Laredo employee insurance
City officials selected a compromise health insurance option projected to leave a small deficit while preserving employee coverage choices.
How SpaceX employees, new millionaires should spend their IPO windfall
SpaceX's blockbuster IPO will ink thousands of new millionaires. Wealth advisors urge them to spend smartly.
Tracy Medline Warehouse Fire: Here are the public safety, health and employment impacts
A massive fire that destroyed a medical distribution facility in Tracy has left about 1,000 employees out of work and raised concerns about the supply of critical medical goods, as officials and companies work to limit ongoing impacts.
Harris County explores giving workers paid mental health days
Judge Lina Hidalgo says Harris County is exploring giving workers a new type of paid time off for mental health, adding that employees need days to "clear their mind."
ABA Centers of America Lays Off Staff
ABA Centers of America appears to have rolled out a round of layoffs. Several posts on social media from employees with varied roles at the company
Jamie Dimon hosts SpaceX IPO celebration at JPMorgan HQ
Jamie Dimon is rolling out the red carpet for SpaceX employees. Take a look inside JPMorgan's lavish plan to celebrate SpaceX's blockbuster IPO.
Working From Home Is Making People Lonelier and Worsening Mental Health, a Study Suggests
The findings do not mean that in-office mandates are a fix, experts say. Instead, workplaces should have flexible policies that allow employees to choose where they’d like to work
GameStop Employees Panic As Pro Membership Gets Way Worse
The Pro Membership is getting nerfed and staff are ready to revolt
Hundreds of nurses vote to unionize at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison
Hundreds of nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison voted to form a union in what the Service Employees International Union is calling "the largest private sector union election in recent Wisconsin history.”
Man connects his Whoop to work calendar to rank stressful coworkers
A tech employee joked with coworkers about their "draining" meetings. So, he hooked up his wearable with his calendar to track who stresses him out.
Lovelace Health System cuts 43 employees amid 'challenging policy environment'
Lovelace Health System confirmed they cut around 43 people from its workforce, citing rising costs and a "challenging policy environment."
At Ochsner Health, better work drives better patient experience
The Gulf South-based health system found that when patient and employee experience teams share data and listen to feedback, cultural transformation begins.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employees
In 2023, Hidalgo took a two-month leave of absence from her role as the county's top elected official to receive treatment for clinical depression at an inpatient care facility outside of Texas.
Dozens of Employees Laid Off at Ubisoft San Francisco Offices
Ubisoft has laid off dozens of people at Ubisoft's San Francisco offices, which includes marketing and IT staff.
Ubisoft Closes Belgrade Studio, 100 Employees Let Go
Ubisoft has closed its studio in Belgrade, Serbia. The shutdown will result in all of its employees being let go.
AI token leaderboards are 'dystopian': Replit AI chief
As Amazon and others rethink AI-use rankings, Replit's AI head said it was a poor measure of employee performance.
AWS executive asked staff to recruit laid off Meta employees
AWS Chief Marketing Officer Julia White discussed efforts to fill open roles and curb attrition, according to a recording of the meeting.
P. Terry’s redefines its business model; initiates employee ownership, profit sharing
The Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) will benefit 1,800 employees across 38 locations, allowing employees to share in the long-term values of the business.
Here's the standard severance package Salesforce offers US employees
Salesforce started notifying employees on Monday about layoffs taking place across the company.
UPMC to lay off 200 mostly non-medical employees
UPMC is laying off 200 mostly nonclinical employees, hospital officials confirmed Tuesday. A spokesperson for the $34 billion health system — the largest private employer in Pennsylvania — noted the layoffs amounted to a miniscule fraction of its 100,000 employees. UPMC said the move was part of a regular internal
Widespread layoffs underway at UVM Health
The University of Vermont Health network announced Tuesday it would cut 76 employees system-wide. Another 66 will have to reapply to restructured positions.
How two sisters built Mustard Made into an eight-figure locker brand
Mustard Made has grown into a thriving global brand, spanning three continents with a team of nearly 40 employees.
How Employee Recognition Breaks Down as Businesses Grow — and How to Fix It Before It Costs You
Recognizing employees positively impacts engagement and the broader business culture. As businesses scale, leaders need a reliable way to deliver recognition in the moment. Here's how.
Reward or threat? Omnisend offers quarterly raises for employees who use AI to drive business impact—and says those who don’t will get left behind
For Q1, the first quarter with the initiative in place, just over half of the company’s 246 employees qualified and received raises between 2% and 4% so far.
Can California afford to cover Ozempic for public employees?
California may require CalPERS health plans to cover Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The insurer warns it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day
"I can confirm this is not true"
Sam Altman's eye-scanning startup lays off staff
Tools for Humanity has struggled to show how its iris-scanning "Orb" can generate revenue. Now it's laying off employees.
Small Business Association of Michigan CEO says health care reckoning coming for small businesses
Small Business Association of Michigan CEO Brian Calley says the rising cost of employee healthcare is the looming giant for employers.
THE WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2026
- Thousands of feds become at-will employees - Trump signs AI exec order - Academies president delivers State of the Science
3 Southern Ohio VA facilities go live on Oracle Health EHR
Before logging on to the long-awaited electronic health record system, employees at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center were reportedly "tense, but ready."
Front Porch Forum could become employee-owned when its founders retire
Michael and Valerie Wood-Lewis, who founded Front Porch Forum in 2000, are exploring the possibility of selling the company to its employees when the couple is ready to retire.
Elon Musk Is on Track to Become the World’s First Trillionaire. Here’s the Real Impact on Your Business
The SpaceX IPO has huge implications for how you lead when extreme wealth concentration is reshaping trust, culture, and your employees.
Communication Is The Lifeblood Of Your Business—Don’t Mess It Up
Learn how unified communications reduce friction, improve customer experience, boost loyalty, and help employees deliver seamless support across channels.
Car smashes into business in Volusia County
A car slammed into the lobby of a Little Caesars Pizza in Edgewater, leaving the business heavily damaged but sparing employees and customers from injury.
Trump Says Bill Pulte, His New Intelligence Director, Should Slash Staff
The president suggested that employees who worked for previous Democratic presidents were among those who should be fired.
NC State Health Plan leaders say WakeMed-Atrium merger could cause premium increases
State Health Plan Executive Administrator Tom Friedman said Atrium charges between 15 and 40 percent more for services. If WakeMed adopts those reimbursement rates, the impact could ripple across hundreds of thousands of employees.
MassHealth to end homeless health care program that serves thousands statewide
Employees worry patients will suffer and health care costs will ultimately rise under what’s supposed to be a cost-saving measure.
Satya Nadella says AI agents should be treated like human employees
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says companies should manage AI agents like employees, giving them identities and permissions.
SC health department employee charged with threatening state lawmaker
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a Richland County man with threatening the life of a public official.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment undergoes layoffs
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is laying off about 30 employees, just shy of 4% of its workforce, effective Wednesday.
Ex-CIA employee accused of stealing from agency is ordered to remain in jail ahead of trial
A former CIA officer in Virginia who is accused of taking tens of millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency from the agency was ordered Friday to remain in jail until his trial.
Manhunt continues after employee shot, killed at business in Lansing, officials say
The search continues Friday morning after an employee of an automotive paint business in Lansing was killed in a shooting.
Google Cloud's quiet layoffs hit cybersecurity teams
Google has laid off employees across parts of its Cloud business, including at an elite cybersecurity intelligence unit.
Small Businesses Dominate May 2026 Hiring, With Annual Pay Looking Strong
Small businesses with one to 49 employees accounted for more than half of private sector hiring in May, adding 67,000 of the total 122,000 jobs created, according to a June 3 report from payroll service company ADP. Employees at small businesses with 20 to 49 employees also saw pay gains, with me
Eastern Kentucky addiction, behavior health center owner indicted on federal charges in fraud scheme
Timmy G. Robinson Jr. faces one count of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering in a scheme to allegedly defraud two potential buyers of a multi-million dollar Employee Retention Credit offered to certain employers by the Internal Revenue Service, who paid workers qualified wages during and were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eastern Kentucky addiction, behavior health center owner indicted on federal charges in fraud scheme
Timmy G. Robinson Jr. faces one count of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering in a scheme to allegedly defraud two potential buyers of a multi-million dollar Employee Retention Credit offered to certain employers by the Internal Revenue Service, who paid workers qualified wages during and were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 managers, 48 employees at Upstate business detained by ICE while working, officials announce
Two managers and 48 employees were detained by ICE for immigration violations at a business in South Carolina on Wednesday, AG says
Google Employees Internally Share Memes About How Its AI Sucks
Google’s CEO says 75% of the company’s code is AI-generated. The people who write that code say the AI they’re using is overhyped.
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?
Software company Teradata pauses raises, says budget is going to AI
Cloud software firm Teradata has told employees not to expect annual salary raises in 2026, and says it is putting the money towards AI instead.
Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order that wipes away civil service protections from roughly 8,000 high-level federal workers by making them at-will employees.
Trump strips job protections from 8,000 senior federal workers
The move reclassifies thousands of employees, making it easier to fire them for any reason. Critics say it could politicize the civil service.
Florida Educator Health Trust adds 4 districts, expands to nearly 65,000 employees
Four districts join FLEHT, expanding statewide educator health coverage.
Tattoo shop owner claims ex-employee intentionally crashed car into business
"I’m also thinking about changing the name to Hit & Run Tattoo."
REV launches new communications platform for businesses
REV Fiber for Business has launched a cloud-based communications platform designed to help employees collaborate and stay connected with customers through a single mobile and desktop application. “As workplace communication needs evolve from traditional offices to hybrid and remote environments, our business customers need platforms that remove friction,” Tressy Leindecker, REV’s executive vice president of […]
Police seek suspect in reported assault at Attleboro business
Police said an individual created a disturbance and assaulted an employee at a business on Frank Mossberg Drive on Monday
UM-Health Sparrow moving to outsource nearly 400 employees
A union rep for the affected workers, who make about $16 to $25 an hour, said concerns about pay and benefits are abundant.
Politics: What’s Life Like For The Government Employees Still Working?
More than 300,000 federal workers have left government service since the start of the second Trump administration.Some were laid off by the administration. Some took buyouts. Some walked out. The cuts hit every major agency — from the State Department to the Justice Department.That doesn’t mean things have been easy for those still working for the government. Last week, the Office of Personnel Management proposed requiring all federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements that would prevent them from sharing internal government information.We sit down to talk about how those cuts are affecting the workers who remained.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Ultrahuman says hackers accessed customers' wellness data via internal tool
The breach at wearable ring makaer Ultrahuman stemmed from credentials stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop.
The Hartford to sell asset management business in deal valued at up to $1.9B
The Hartford is selling a Pennsylvania-based asset manager with about 400 employees.
Texas universities show sharp differences in health insurance premiums, Baker Institute report finds
Annual health insurance premiums for faculty and staff vary by more than $5,000 per employee across Texas universities, according to a new report from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. For PPO (or POS plans) — the only plan type offered at every institution in the sample — the report finds that the total annual cost of individual coverage, combining employer and employee contributions, ranges from $8,095 for Texas universities belonging to Employees Retirement System of Texas (such as the University of Houston) to $15,742 at Trinity University.
Health insurer Cigna will stop covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs in its employee health plan
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.