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.
November 17, 2022 Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation Read more >
What Is Quiet Quitting? It’s been hot in the headlines and dominating social media scrolls over the past few weeks—quiet quitting. A viral TikTok video popularized the concept in July,… Read more >
August 30, 2022 Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
August is National Eye Exam Month, which makes it a spectacular time to review vision benefit offerings and communicate to employees/plan participants the importance of eye care. More than half… Read more >
August 23, 2022 Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Read more >
The uncertain financial world of today is increasing the concerns of an already stressed workforce. A new International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plan study, Workplace Wellness and Financial Education Programs:… Read more >
August 2, 2022 Canada, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S. Read more >
Workers faced new or heightened challenges to their physical, mental and financial well-being over the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of those challenges are still lingering. Workplace wellness benefits were forced… Read more >
July 21, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Over one in four employers is exploring the expansion of covered abortion services, according to a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The Post-Dobbs Employer Coverage:… Read more >
July 14, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Legislative, Regulatory, U.S. Read more >
The International Foundation has surveyed apprenticeship stakeholders across the U.S. and Canada since 2010, gathering insights on a number of trends impacting their plans, including program challenges, apprentice challenges, recruitment… Read more >
June 21, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs, Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S. Read more >
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 >
June 14, 2022 Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S. Read more >
In 2022, employees expect their benefits to address flexibility as much as they expect health and retirement benefits. Many employers are starting to realize that flexibility will affect the future… Read more >
April 26, 2022 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
April is Stress Awareness Month. As the pandemic continues and employers report high levels of stress in the workforce, the International Foundation’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits survey… Read more >
April 19, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Opioid Abuse, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >