At this time of year in cold climates, airborne illnesses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19) persistently impact families and workplaces. Influenza is a well-known endemic. Endemic means persistent—It will… Read more >
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
January 26, 2023
Canada, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disability Benefits, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Wellnessabsence management, Compliance, coronavirus, COVID-19, employee benefits, health care benefits, respiratory illness, workplace wellness
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I wrote a blog about quiet quitting back in August, so my ears perked up when I read about MORE quiet workplace trends: quiet promotion, quiet hiring and quiet firing…. Read more >
Anne Patterson
January 19, 2023
Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefit trends, employee benefits, mental health in the workplace, workplace wellness
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As a new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your goals and set a course for your professional development. Resolve to begin something completely new! As a… Read more >
Christine Vazquez, CEBS
December 29, 2022
Canada, CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), Education, Employee Benefits, U.S.CEBS, employee benefits, goals, New Year, professional development
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Recommendations on improving EAP use by men
Tim Hennessy
November 22, 2022
Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness
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As the workplace becomes more diverse, employers may want to consider whether their schedule of paid holidays accommodates the needs of all of their workers.
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
November 17, 2022
Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacationfloating holiday, floating holidays
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November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Multiple organizations are working to educate Canadians about the programs, services and tools available to strengthen financial knowledge, skills and confidence.
Tim Hennessy
November 15, 2022
Canada, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellnessfinancial literacy, Financial Literacy Month
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Today is Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. It is the day we pay tribute to the veterans in our lives and to the many… Read more >
Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS
November 11, 2022
Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S.Remembrance Day, Veterans, Veterans Day
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Learn how earning the CEBS designation impacted graduates’ careers.
Christine Vazquez, CEBS
October 14, 2022
Canada, CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), Education, Employee Benefits, U.S.CEBS Designation, CEBS Graduates, Cohort Survey
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Practical suggestions and strategies managers can use to recognize mental health concerns as well as strategies for prevention and early intervention
Cara McMullin
October 10, 2022
Canada, Communication, Disability Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Wellnessmental health in the workplace, World Mental Health Day
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Earlier this year, I experienced a mental health crisis. I spent five nights at an in-patient program. This was followed by over six weeks at a partial hospitalization facility, which… Read more >
Bryan Zoran, CEBS
August 18, 2022
Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, virtual mental health benefits, workplace wellness
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