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Your Election Watchlist for Benefits

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

05 Nov 202405 Nov 2024

This election day, you might be heading to the polls or have voted already (I’m looking forward to getting fewer random texts and mailers, that’s for sure!). Regardless of the outcome, the next administration will likely impact many areas, including employee benefits. Here’s […]

Saving Money on Employee Benefits is Not as Scary as You Think

Tyler Lloyd

31 Oct 202431 Oct 2024

The 2024 edition of the International Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey addresses many topics that organizations struggle with to keep benefit cost down for their employees. This includes health care plans and prescription drugs. Prior research conducted in 2024 by the International Foundation […]

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Communication Inspiration: The Benefits Hub

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

29 Oct 202429 Oct 2024

What actions can you take to ensure benefits plan members use the programs offered by your organization and value your investment in their well-being? As technology and members’ communication preferences keep evolving, trustees and plan sponsors need to continuously evolve their communication […]

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The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

24 Oct 202424 Oct 2024

A recent report, Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents, recommended ways that employers can expand policies and programs that support the well-being of parents and caregivers in the workplace. This can include offering […]

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Time Off for Voting

Jonas Leyrer, CEBS

23 Oct 202423 Oct 2024

As the U.S. moves through another election year, you’re likely to see a few headlines about how America gets out to vote. One of the ideas that will undoubtedly be discussed again is whether workers should get time off to vote—Some people […]

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Strategies for Mental Hygiene and Psychological Safety at Work

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

22 Oct 202422 Oct 2024

What actions can you take to maintain your own mental health and to ensure that your workplace is psychologically safe? Reaching these goals requires deliberate effort, according to the presenters of “Developing Leaders to Support Total Worker Health,” a recent International Foundation […]

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The New Caregiver Benefits: Precision Support Through Expanded Understanding

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17 Oct 202417 Oct 2024

Caregiving is not merely a personal responsibility; it is an essential societal function. Research has found that 73% of all employees1 have some current caregiving responsibility—whether caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through illness or raising a child—requiring them to […]

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CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans

Eli Argueta

14 Oct 202414 Oct 2024

On September 9, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released new guidance aimed at providing an update on the design, operation and administration of capital accumulation plans (CAPs). CAPs include defined contribution pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Tax-Free Savings […]

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Building Resilience: How to Prepare Your Organization for Disasters

Tim Hennessy

11 Oct 202411 Oct 2024

In light of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton, below are some tips for employers and plan sponsors for before, during and after the unfortunate event of a disaster. Not every disaster comes with a warning. Organizations can’t predict what […]

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2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action

Anne Newhouse

10 Oct 202410 Oct 2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […]