In an interview in the March/April issue of Plans & Trusts, actuary Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Ph.D., FCIA, FSA, called for new policies and practices to address the multiple challenges and opportunities… Read more >
June 9, 2022 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Insurance Read more >
The past two years have altered the workforce like never before. From the increase in remote work to the “Great Resignation,” you and your organization’s benefit plans have been shining… Read more >
April 5, 2022 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Early in 2022, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury (the Departments) issued two sets of guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQ) 51… Read more >
March 8, 2022 Affordable Care Act (ACA), Communication, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. Read more >
Those working in the employee benefits industry are facing a landscape that changes daily. The International Foundation’s research team takes trending topics, from paid leave to financial education and mental… Read more >
February 22, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs, Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Multiemployer, Pensions, Retirement Read more >
Apprenticeships play an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. Today, apprenticeship programs face new challenges while building on their successes, according to recent survey results from… Read more >
February 3, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S. Read more >
We kicked off 2022 with two big developments for employers across the U.S. regarding COVID-19 compliance— vaccine-or-test mandates and at-home testing coverage. Here’s everything employers should know about these major… Read more >
February 2, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. Read more >
The concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) has been gaining popularity across the U.S. and Canada over the past couple of years ,and I’m here for it. It’s a Danish word… Read more >
January 11, 2022 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
January 13, 2022, update on legal challenges: The Sixth Circuit lifted the stay on December 17, 2021, allowing the ETS to go into effect. OSHA posted modified enforcement deadlines stating, “OSHA will not… Read more >
December 10, 2021 Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Legislative, U.S. Read more >
After months of planning, you and your HR team are finally implementing your organization’s return-to-the-workplace strategy. You feel you have been deliberate and thoughtful in your approach, and you’ve been… Read more >
December 2, 2021 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Many Canadian employers are starting to implement their return-to-the-workplace plans this fall. But with rising COVID cases and the added stress of the COVID variants, the transition is becoming more… Read more >
October 5, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits Read more >