Tim Hennessy, Author at Word on Benefits

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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Healthy Smiles: Exploring Canadian Dental Care

Tim Hennessy

02 Oct 202402 Oct 2024

How often do you think about your teeth? Until there’s an ache or pain, most people don’t think about their teeth until something bothers them. The mouth, often referred to as the “gateway to the body,” has been linked to a host […]

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Thriving Together: Wellness and Group Benefits in Hybrid and Remote Work

Tim Hennessy

30 Jul 202430 Jul 2024

Once viewed as a rare perk, working from home (WFH) became necessary for many during the pandemic. Despite the benefit’s popularity among many workers and businesses, some organizations have reverted their WFH policies amid fears of losing productivity and collaboration, replacing flexible […]

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A Restful Resolution: Prioritizing Sleep Health in the New Year

Tim Hennessy

03 Jan 202403 Jan 2024

In the hustle and bustle of our lives, sleep often takes a back seat to work demands, social obligations and the ever-present glow of screens. How many times this year have you found yourself burning the midnight oil, playing catch-up? The realm […]

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From Debt to Zen: Transforming Financial Stress to Financial Serenity

Tim Hennessy

20 Nov 202320 Nov 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, many Americans are struggling to achieve the goal of living without financial liabilities as credit card debt in the U.S. hit a new record high, surpassing $1 trillion, according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank. […]

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Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive Future

Tim Hennessy

25 Oct 202325 Oct 2023

Amidst the backdrop of skill shortages in various sectors, employers face a demographic transformation as more neurodiverse individuals enter the job market. Dr. Rob Austin, a professor and researcher at the Ivey School of Business at Western University, outlines in a Harvard […]

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Legal & Legislative Reporter: Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Denial of Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Tim Hennessy

19 Oct 202320 Oct 2023

Every month, the International Foundation releases the Legal and Legislative Reporter, a compilation of new employee benefits-related case summaries. Below is a summary we thought you’d be interested in. Content provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. The U.S. Court of Appeals for […]

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Understanding and Addressing the Women’s Health Gap

Tim Hennessy

17 Oct 202317 Oct 2023

Women continue to juggle increased home and work responsibilities, with many making sacrifices in terms of pay or quitting their jobs due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. While progress has been made to address issues like the gender pay gap […]

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Legal & Legislative Reporter: Wrongful-death Proceedings Under an ERISA Plan

Tim Hennessy

24 May 202324 May 2023

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Workplace Benefits Valedictorians: The Graduating Class of 2023 Wants These Benefits

Tim Hennessy

17 May 202317 May 2023

When it comes to employee benefits, tried-and-true offerings like employer-paid health insurance and matching retirement savings plan contributions have remained at the head of the class among soon-to-be U.S. and Canadian college graduates over the years. According to a survey from The […]