When I attended my first Employee Benefits Symposium in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2010—a reward for completing my Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation a few weeks earlier, my only duties were to attend the CEBS conferment ceremony and soak up education […]
I was a lucky kid, one with a great support system of family and friends who celebrated with me through each success and picked me up and encouraged me through the bumps in the road. If you are like me, you likely […]
When I passed my last Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) exam, I remember feeling so relieved, confident, proud, and anxious. You see, I had completed one exam and now I knew I had to take the next step. So, I did. I […]
I had the date marked on my calendar for quite a while—August 18. My first Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) exam was scheduled, and I have to say I was nervous. I’ve been out of school for a while, and the idea of […]
Just two weeks until I’ll be heading to Vancouver for my first Employee Benefits Symposium. Bags packed. Check. Passport ready. Check. Reservations made. Check. Key sessions I don’t want to miss highlighted. Check. I don’t know about you, but I love the […]
I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the warm weather—storing away the jackets and sweatshirts and throwing on sandals for a stroll outside. If your summers are anything like my mine, you head outdoors and take advantage of every minute of the […]
By: Ann Godsell, CEBS Is 2015 the year you plan to add the coveted CEBS designation to your name? A new year brings a new sense of motivation—Run with it. But before you do, consider what you’ll need to stick with your plan to […]
By: Ann Godsell, CEBS In just a few weeks, I’ll be joining over 500 benefit professionals in Phoenix for the 33rd Annual ISCEBS Employee Benefits Symposium. I always enjoy learning from the sessions at the Symposium, but there’s another reason I look […]
By: Chris Vogel, CEBS I always jump at the chance to chat with Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation holders—each enjoys telling the story of his or her CEBS journey. These backstories about why they decided to spend the considerable time and effort the designation […]
