Practical suggestions and strategies managers can use to recognize mental health concerns as well as strategies for prevention and early intervention
October 10, 2022 Canada, Communication, Disability Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Wellness Read more >
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the focus of this year’s month-long awareness campaign is the importance of support for people living with dementia and their families. Employers can take… Read more >
September 13, 2022 Communication, Disability Benefits, Disease Management, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, U.S., Wellness Read more >
In the beginning of the pandemic, employers struggled to determine whether workers who contracted COVID-19 qualified for disability protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More than two years… Read more >
September 6, 2022 Benefits Magazine, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. Read more >
Employers have long included voluntary benefits as part of their ancillary benefit packages. Voluntary benefits are administered by the employer and paid for by the workers, who in turn receive… Read more >
October 11, 2021 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S., Voluntary Benefits Read more >
While traditional benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance are an important part of most employers’ benefit packages, the perceived value of supplementary offerings such as leave and work-life… Read more >
September 8, 2021 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Retirement, U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
What do long COVID, DEI, neurodiversity, mental health and wellness programs all have in common? They are all points of consideration when employing individuals with disabilities. In the latest Talking… Read more >
September 1, 2021 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness Read more >
In honor of tomorrow’s “May the Fourth” holiday,we are re-running one of our favorite posts from 2018. Enjoy! Every year since 2011, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star… Read more >
May 3, 2019 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) Read more >
Workers typically do not anticipate missing extended time from work due to an accident or unexpected illness. However, this is a real possibility. Currently, one in four 20-year-olds will become disabled… Read more >
January 3, 2019 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey Read more >
Time to get your Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans in shape . . . there are no more delays for required new disability claims procedures! After postponing the… Read more >
March 29, 2018 Disability Benefits, DOL, Employee Benefits, Regulatory Read more >
As part of your benefit plan offerings, your short-term disability (STD) plan may not be the most exciting of all the benefits offered at your company, but it sure is… Read more >
January 24, 2018 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO) Read more >