Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast · 2026-06-18 · 8 min
Recruiting and retaining great employees has become one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today. While large corporations often attract talent with extensive benefits packages and deep resources, many small business owners assume they simply can't compete. On the latest episode of The Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast, Anthony McMahon of ClaimLinx explains why that assumption may be quietly costing companies their best people, and how a smarter approach to healthcare benefits can level the playing field. Anthony begins with a problem he sees every week while working with employers across the country: healthcare costs have grown so expensive that many small businesses are forced to shift more of the burden onto employees. In many cases, employers can only afford to cover the employee portion of coverage, leaving workers responsible for thousands of dollars each month if they need family coverage for a spouse or children. The result is mounting financial strain on employees and a serious competitive challenge for employers.
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