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Meeting the Benefit Needs of Your LGBTQ+ Plan Members

Cara McMullin

07 Jun 202208 Jun 2022

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, we are revisiting a helpful article about how plan sponsors can be […]

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8 Ways to Support Employees With Mental Health Challenges

Cara McMullin

19 May 202219 May 2022

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 mental illnesses, effective accommodation can help them stay productive at work. Leaders […]

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Communicating DEI: Five Critical Questions

Tim Hennessy

17 May 202217 May 2022

Many companies have made progressive changes to their approach in recruiting, hiring and management to make the workplace an environment where everyone can succeed. While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have long been valued by employees looking for a sense of belonging […]

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Is Your Plan Evolving with Gender Norms?

Alyssa Hodder

22 Mar 202222 Mar 2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become a critically important consideration, but a lot needs to change in the pension and benefits industry to adequately address it. This Q&A with Karen DeBortoli, Director, Knowledge Resource Centre and Canadian Privacy Officer with Buck, explores […]

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Black History Month—Time to Review DEI Plans

Cara McMullin

17 Feb 202217 Feb 2022

February is Black History Month in Canada and the U.S.! It’s a time to honor the legacy and contributions people of African descent have made to the history, society and culture of both nations. One of the most impactful ways your organization […]

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What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About Social Determinants of Health

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022

The events of the last two years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, have increased awareness of the impact certain social determinants can have on people’s health. In their article, “Benefit Plan Design: Focusing on Social Determinants of Health” in the […]

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Building a Positive Jobsite Culture

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

30 Nov 202130 Nov 2021

Some people think that having to “pay your dues,” perhaps by enduring a certain amount of hazing, harassment or unprofessional behavior from co-workers is a necessary part of learning a new job. That’s an outdated attitude that won’t—and shouldn’t—fly with many workers, […]

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The A’s to Your LGBTQ+ Benefits Q’s

Bella Tomaw

28 Oct 202101 Nov 2021

LGBTQ+ community members are in your workplace. As awareness grows about their unique needs, it’s important to practice equality and inclusion in your benefit offerings. In honor of LGBTQ+ history month, I sat down with Julie Stich, Vice President of Content for […]

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Updated: Section 1557 Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans

Amanda Wilke

27 Sep 202127 Sep 2021

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been surrounded by controversy for years. Our previous blog, Section 1557 and the SCOTUS Decision—Implications for Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans, addressed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2020 final rule […]

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Eight Financial Wellness Strategies for Reaching the Financially Vulnerable

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Sep 202117 Feb 2023

Financial wellness programs have gained prominence as an employee benefit and can be effective in reducing financial stress among workers. But it’s not always that easy to get employees to use them. That’s particularly true among populations that have a greater incidence […]