Tim Hennessy, Author at Word on Benefits

Scholarship Winners Gain Knowledge, Networking Opportunities and Career Benefits

Tim Hennessy

08 May 202513 May 2025

Do you know someone new to the employee benefits industry who is eager to grow? Sophia Lam, CEBS, recipient of the 2018 Young Professionals Scholarship, discovered the opportunity through her mentor, Joanna Gomes, CEBS, shortly after graduating—kickstarting her journey into the field. […]

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Navigating a Crisis: Essential Post-Disaster Strategies to Protect Organizations and Employees

Tim Hennessy

04 Mar 202504 Mar 2025

Turning crises into opportunities has long been a guiding principle in preparing for future needs—whether related to health care, education, retirement or other financial goals. But what if uncertainty crept into your life today instead of tomorrow? When the unexpected occurs, organizations […]

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Clear Vision, Brighter Future: The Importance of Vision Benefits

Tim Hennessy

30 Dec 202430 Dec 2024

Years ago, while navigating Chicago’s tense downtown rush-hour traffic, I noticed that a blurry spot in the vision in my left eye had worsened into a smear-like stain. What had been a minor inconvenience now made reading road signs dangerously difficult. It’s […]

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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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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 […]