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Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Investments Proposed Rule: Six Factors for Prudence

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026

Today’s blog highlights safe harbor factors and key fiduciary duties in the Department of Labor’s March 31, 2026 proposed rule.

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DOL Vacates Fiduciary Investment Advice Rule

Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026

Today’s blog shares next steps for fiduciaries on the heels of the Department of Labor’s recent removal of the 2024 retirement security rule and the restoration of the 1975 definition of investment advice fiduciary.

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Example Prompts for Benefits Administration: How to Direct AI Effectively

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 09 Apr 202609 Apr 2026

Today’s blog shares how to effectively direct AI tools with clear prompts, including examples that could be useful to those working with multiemployer plan benefits administration.

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Proposed Rules on Trump Accounts Are Here

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 07 Apr 202607 Apr 2026

Today’s blog covers considerations for employers regarding new proposed rules on how to establish Trump accounts and how to elect for eligible children to receive the Contribution Pilot Program.

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Five Ways You Can Join in the NEBD Excitement Today

Anne Patterson
 02 Apr 202602 Apr 2026

Join us in celebrating National Employee Benefits Day 2026!

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Employee Volunteer Program Delivers More Than Time Off

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Giving employees time and opportunities to volunteer supports a Texas health care system’s mission to improve community health—while also delivering worthwhile benefits for employees and the organization.

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A Story of Volunteerism: Small Beginnings, Powerful Results

Tim Hennessy
 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026

From coffee chats to community-wide volunteer opportunities, the City of Abbotsford’s efforts reflect a simple philosophy: When people feel seen and supported, engagement follows naturally.

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Building Connections at Work and in the Community

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 24 Mar 202624 Mar 2026

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) helps its employees get involved through a variety of volunteer programs, including volunteer paid time off (VPTO).

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Giving Back Together: Finding Organizational Volunteer Program Success

Tim Hennessy
 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026

In addition to giving back to the local community, Bimbo Canada’s Good Neighbor workplace volunteer program allows the company to develop and empower its associates.

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National Employee Benefits Day 2026: Caring in Action Through Volunteering

Ashton DeMoss, CWP
 17 Mar 202617 Mar 2026

One way organizations can address wellness needs is by implementing an employee volunteer program, which can align employees with the company’s values and provide them with meaningful opportunities to give back.

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