The $250 Million Weight-Loss Benefit: Are GLP-1s Worth the Cost?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome 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.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.