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21 Reasons to Earn Your CEBS in 2021—From Your Peers

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

17 Dec 202016 Dec 2020

As a new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your goals and set a course for your professional development. This is the year you resolve to begin something completely new. As a benefits professional, now is the time to […]

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The Early Retirement Wave

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

24 Nov 202024 Nov 2020

As employers have been forced to cut costs due to the pandemic, some have decided to offer early retirement packages in an effort to avoid laying off employees. Early retirement packages may allow those closer to retirement age to leave the organization […]

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Time to Update Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

23 Nov 202023 Nov 2020

Many say it would have been nearly impossible for multiemployer benefit funds to prepare for a pandemic as serious and widespread as COVID-19. However, having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that addressed infectious disease in place prior to the pandemic would have […]

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What’s Your CEBS Story?

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

18 Nov 202017 Nov 2020

Meet CEBS designation holder Monica Desai! Learn more about Monica’s CEBS journey and how earning the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® designation has shaped her career. Monica on how pursuing the CEBS designation demonstrated that she’s a lifelong learner and an expert in […]

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Using Financial Education to Overcome Inequalities

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

17 Nov 202017 Feb 2023

“The well-known business argument for financial wellness programs is the payback of at least $3 for every $1 invested by increasing worker productivity and retention,” said Rebecca Sudano, senior vice president and partner with BDO Canada Limited. In addition, financial wellness programs […]

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7 Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Worker

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

09 Nov 202005 Nov 2020

COVID-19 has had the dramatic effect of launching many of us into a remote work environment virtually overnight. But as the pandemic drags on (and on), it can be hard to stay motivated and productive. At our recent Canadian Employer Outlook virtual […]

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Three Steps Plan Sponsors Can Take to Bolster Retirement Security

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

02 Nov 202002 Nov 2020

The retirement security of defined contribution (DC) plan members is greatly influenced by their saving and investment choices as well as the timing and performance of financial markets. But plan sponsors and trustees still have an opportunity to positively influence the retirement […]

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The Canadian Long-term Care Model: Why It’s Broken and How We Can Fix It

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

26 Oct 202021 Oct 2020

When it comes to the future of long-term care in Canada, there are two critical issues we need to consider right now: who’s going to provide it, and how are we going to pay for it? A panel discussion at our virtual […]

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Signs and Symptoms of an Employee Struggling With Mental Health

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

07 Oct 202005 Oct 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic and social unrest, it is expected to be sad, upset and angry—but what if you suspect an employee is struggling with a more serious mental health issue? In the recently held Mental Health Impact of […]

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How Supervisors Can Support Employees With a Mental Health Illness

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

05 Oct 202007 Oct 2020

In the U.S., one in five of us meets the criteria for having a mental health condition. Eight percent have a diagnosable substance use disorder. Not addressing an employee’s behavioral health issues leads to disconnects in performance and levels of engagement. Each year […]