A story on how private payers are implementing preferred pharmacy networks to reduce benefits plan costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week.

Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the past week:

1. More private payers seeking to reduce costs turning to preferred pharmacy networks: expert

2. Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt

3. Younger employees expect a 10% raise if unable to work in a hybrid arrangement: survey

4. Expert panel: Have hedge funds budged on hurdle rates?

5. Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal