Using a culturally responsive curriculum in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs leads to better engagement and performance among Indigenous students, a recent report from the Conference Board of… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
December 8, 2022
Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S.apprenticeship, apprenticeship programs, diversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, life skills
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As the workplace becomes more diverse, employers may want to consider whether their schedule of paid holidays accommodates the needs of all of their workers.
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
November 17, 2022
Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacationfloating holiday, floating holidays
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Hispanics and Latinx in the U.S. face major barriers in accessing health care and th barriers can also provide insights into best practices for employers.
Eli Argueta
October 12, 2022
Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S.Hispanic Heritage, Hispanic Heritage Month
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Employer considerations for working parents includes a review of current laws and best practices when supporting nursing mothers.
Eli Argueta
October 4, 2022
Affordable Care Act (ACA), Dependent Care, Diversity and Inclusion, DOL, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Parental Leave, Wellness, Work Life Balancebaby, Breastfeeding, infant, Lactation Room, Nursing Mothers, Working Parents
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A growing percentage of employers are adding fertility benefits to their employee benefits packages as they look for ways to boost recruitment and retention as well as to fulfill other… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
July 25, 2022
Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Voluntary Benefitsemployee benefits, fertility benefits, fertility health care benefits, health coverage
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An interview with Kelly Lendsay, president & CEO of Indigenous Works, provides practical tips for organizations to navigate the complex world of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Alyssa HodderDirector, Education… Read more >
Alyssa Hodder
July 12, 2022
Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., WellnessDEI, DEI in the workplace, diversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, equity and inclusion
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Over the past Pride Month, many companies have transformed their usual logo to a more colorful rainbow one. And although this is a great way to show support to their… Read more >
Eli Argueta
June 29, 2022
Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, LGBTQ+, U.S., Wellnessdiversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, equity and inclusion, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+, transgender-inclusive
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On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day is now the 12th legal public holiday in the United States, and… Read more >
Anne Patterson
June 14, 2022
Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S.employee benefits, employee benefits survey, June 19, Juneteenth, paid holidays
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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Canada and the U.S., a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and their history, culture and contributions. To honor this month,… Read more >
Cara McMullin
June 7, 2022
Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), LGBTQ+, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellnessdiversity and inclusion, employee benefits, equity and inclusion, health care benefits, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+, transgender-inclusive
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As Mental Health Awareness Month (in the U.S.) continues, we’re sharing strategies and approaches to help leaders respond to employees with mental illness in a psychologically safe way. When employees have… Read more >
Cara McMullin
May 19, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life BalanceCompliance, employee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health crisis, mental health in the workplace, total wellness, workplace wellness
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