Here in the benefits world, there doesn’t seem to be a slow year. The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode takes a look at the top benefits stories of the past year which has become our year-end tradition.

Hear how the team did with 2022 predictions (Ghosts of Benefits Past), what really happened in 2022 (Ghosts of Benefits Present) and thoughts on what’s ahead for 2023 (Ghosts of Benefits Yet to Come). This episode covers:

  • Build Back Better legislation
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing
  • The Fiduciary Rule
  • Surprise Billing
  • Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
  • Cryptocurrency and the subsequent DOL ruling
  • Cybersecurity issues
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
  • Secure Act 2.0
  • Mental health parity disclosures
  • Respect for Marriage Act
  • Fun facts about “A Christmas Carol”

We hope you join us for a special episode to end the year and prepare for 2023!

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Anne Patterson
Associate Director of PR & Communications

Anne Patterson

Marketing Communications Manager
Favorite Foundation Product: Foundation Community. It’s like LinkedIn but only for Foundation members. They can post questions, share best practices, etc—all with fellow members who also live and breathe employee benefits.
Benefits-related Topics That Interest Her Most: Workplace wellness (especially mental health), diversity, equity and inclusion, behavioral decision making, family-friendly benefits, payroll audits.
Personal Insight: When she’s not busy analyzing the inner workings of her toddler’s brain (does anyone actually know?!), Anne finds joy in home renovation and décor, haiku writing, watching Jeopardy, creating charcuterie boards, and bicycling.

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