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Stronger Organizations: Your Role in Diversity and Inclusion

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

25 May 202123 Jul 2021

Today marks one year since George Floyd was killed. His death sparked nationwide protests and renewed social justice movements and conversations around race. For organizations across the U.S. and Canada, the last 12 months have been a time to examine how to embrace […]

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Legal and Practical Considerations for Virtual Health Care in Canada

Alyssa Hodder

19 May 202118 May 2021

There’s no question that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual health care in Canada, but we’re now learning that it’s not just a transitional measure. A panel at our recent virtual conference, Today’s Legal and Legislative Landscape Across Canada, explored […]

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Set—and Measure—Specific Goals to Improve Your Investments in DEI

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

11 May 202111 May 2021

Investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have consistently been mentioned as a top goal for companies in 2021—with studies to back up the relationship between improved DEI and improved business metrics—but a survey of 800-plus human resources (HR) professionals revealed that […]

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How Have Women Been Challenged During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Alyssa Hodder

06 May 202111 May 2021

“How can I work and take care of my kids? I don’t have any childcare right now.” “Sorry, honey, but you’ll have to wait until after this Zoom call.” “I didn’t have time to write that report today, but I’ll work a […]

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New Report: Impact of COVID-19 on Pensions and Benefits in Canada

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04 May 202104 May 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant implications for workplaces across the world, and employers and workers have needed to make difficult decisions regarding retirement, health and paid leave benefits. A new International Foundation report, Impact of COVID-19 on Pensions and Benefits in Canada: […]

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Five Strategies to Help Thwart Ransomware Attacks on Your Plans and Trusts

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

28 Apr 202128 Apr 2021

As the threat of ransomware reaches new heights, plan and trust administrators should be aware of risk mitigation strategies that can help protect their organizations, plans and participants. Ransomware, which involves a cybercriminal locking computer content and then asking the user for […]

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Employee Well-Being Tips for Times of Crisis and Beyond

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

20 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

In a typical year, the top causes of stress affecting employee well-being are generally money, physical health, work and relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, is anything but typical, and it has exacerbated many of these issues and more, including mental health, […]

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7 Tips to Help Your Employees Build Resilience

Anne Patterson

06 Apr 202106 Apr 2021

Benefits professionals know that mental health was already a growing focus for benefit plans even before the pandemic, and now it will continue to be of heightened importance for years to come. That’s why this Employee Benefits Day, the Foundation is focusing […]

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Benefits Plans?

Alyssa Hodder

16 Mar 202115 Mar 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work, and it has also impacted our health benefits plans. A panel discussion at our recent Trends in Health and Wellness virtual conference—including Kevin Higgins, National Vice President, Trustee, Group Benefits, with […]

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Should Your Benefits Plan Cover Vaccines?

Alyssa Hodder

09 Mar 202108 Mar 2021

Vaccines can provide important protection for your most vulnerable plan members, but should they be part of your benefits plan? And how can you offset the cost? Anar Dossa, Director of Pharmacy Services with Pacific Blue Cross, presented on this topic at […]