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Nov 2023
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The latest trend in employer benefits? M...

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Open enrollment season is upon us, and a new type of benefits is gaining popularity: support for workers going through menopause, including flexible time off, counseling and hormone therapy. While only a small number of workplaces currently provide menopause-specific benefits, a growing number of employers are open to the idea. Later in the program: Germany aims to crack down on illegal immigration.

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