HR & Recruiting — Critical HR Shifts: Weight-Loss Drug Benefits Emerge as Retention Factor as Staffing and AI Skills Reshape Workplace Priorities

HR & Recruiting · 2026-02-28

Today's developments reveal a complex intersection of workforce challenges that HR leaders must navigate. The emergence of GLP-1 weight-loss medications as a benefits consideration represents a new frontier in talent retention, with nearly one-third of employees willing to change jobs for coverage. This coincides with broader staffing pressures identified by Gallup, where reduced headcount is…