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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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The Dos and Don’ts of Addressing Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

Cara McMullin

10 Oct 202227 Jan 2023

Practical suggestions and strategies managers can use to recognize mental health concerns as well as strategies for prevention and early intervention

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Employer Support for Caregivers

Cara McMullin

13 Sep 202213 Sep 2022

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 steps to support employees who are also caregivers. Overall, caregivers are likely […]

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Magazine Extra: Long COVID and ADA

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06 Sep 202222 Feb 2023

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 later, employers have another issue to consider—whether employees who experience ongoing complications […]

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9 in 10 Employers Offer Voluntary Benefits: Here Are The Most Common

Justin Held, CEBS

11 Oct 202111 Oct 2021

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 group rates or discounted services. An effective voluntary benefit plan can serve […]

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Which Benefits Drive Employee Satisfaction?

Justin Held, CEBS

08 Sep 202108 Sep 2021

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 benefits make may a bigger difference when it comes to employee satisfaction. […]

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ADA: What Employers Need to Know

Anne Patterson

01 Sep 202130 Aug 2021

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 Benefits episode, Justin Held interviews Kellee Grimes, Manager of Health Services at […]

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In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

03 May 201929 Apr 2019

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 Wars Day—as in, “May the Fourth be with you.” This growing, intergalactic […]

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The Long and Short of Disability Benefits

Justin Held, CEBS

03 Jan 201907 Jan 2019

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 before reaching retirement age. As part of their benefits strategies, organizations are […]

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Eight Updates for Your Disability Claims Procedures

Lois Gleason, CEBS

29 Mar 201829 Mar 2018

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 original effective date of January 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor […]