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Supporting Women in the Workplace

Cara McMullin

08 Mar 202310 Mar 2023

Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. The 2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity and one of the focus […]

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Building a Better Work-Life Blend at Your Organization

Anne Patterson

01 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Work-life balance is an idea that’s been tossed around for decades, and organizations have paid a lot of attention to the term, particularly over the last three years as the line between work and life has blurred. But the term work-life blend may […]

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2023 Outlook on Respiratory Illnesses and the Workforce

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

26 Jan 202310 Mar 2023

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 not go away, and it won’t get much worse or better. Influenza […]

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Quiet Promotion, Quiet Hiring, Quiet Firing: More Workplace Trends

Anne Patterson

19 Jan 202310 Mar 2023

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. It’s really feeling like a library in here. What exactly do these […]

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23 Reasons to Earn Your CEBS in 2023 – From Your Peers

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

29 Dec 202206 Jan 2023

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 benefits professional, now is the time to grow what you know and […]

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Why Don’t Men Use EAPs?

Tim Hennessy

22 Nov 202222 Nov 2022

Recommendations on improving EAP use by men

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Inclusive Paid Holidays

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

17 Nov 202217 Nov 2022

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.

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Embracing Financial Literacy Month

Tim Hennessy

15 Nov 202217 Feb 2023

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.

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Providing Mental Health Support for Veterans

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

11 Nov 202211 Nov 2022

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 who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Our veterans have […]

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CEBS Impact: Graduates Share Their Experience

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

14 Oct 202214 Oct 2022

Learn how earning the CEBS designation impacted graduates’ careers.