Cara McMullin

PR & Communications Supervisor; Favorite Foundation Product: Word on Benefits Blog Benefits-related Topics That Interest Her Most: Equity and Inclusion, Workplace Wellness Personal Insight: Cara loves live theatre, concerts, and festivals – lots of fantastic options in Wisconsin. In her spare time, you can also find her reading, streaming TV/movies and spending time with family and friends at local restaurants, outdoor concerts, and farmers markets.

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Work-Life Balance, Talent Attraction and Retention Top Reasons to Offer Flexible Work Arrangements 
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Corporate employers in the U.S. have significantly expanded their flexible work arrangement offerings according to new data from the International Foundation. Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer these type of benefits according to employers.

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Financial Stress Takes a Toll on Workers: How Employers Can Help 
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Financial Challenges Like Emergency Expenses and Basic Living Costs Impact Worker Performance  April 2 is National Employee Benefits Day, celebrated annually to recognize those working in employee benefits and the important role they play in their colleagues’ well-being. The 2025 theme is […]

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to Struggle
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New Survey Data Reveals Prevalent Conditions and Increased Telehealth Use As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey, a new […]

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Organizations Adding More Fertility and Adoption Support
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Fertility and family-planning benefits remain top of mind for many organizations as they evaluate benefit packages for the year ahead. The advantages of these benefits include attracting and retaining key talent; saving on health care costs; matching benefits to diversity, equity and […]

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Multiemployer Plan and Public Employer Coverage of GLP-1 Drugs
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New Survey Data Reveals Total Reported Annual Claim Representation for GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss Is Almost Ten Percent A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated U.S. employer and plan sponsor coverage surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 […]

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