Benefits practitioners have grown accustomed to headlines addressing the escalating costs of prescription drug spending. Despite concerted efforts, the cost of commonly prescribed brand-name drugs continues to grow at alarming… Read more >
June 8, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Prescription Drugs, U.S. 0 Read more >
Update: 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… Read more >
May 18, 2021 Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S. 0 Read more >
April is National Autism Acceptance Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorders affected one in 150 children in 2000; prevalence increased to one… Read more >
April 21, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S., Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
As employers across the United States examine and modify benefit offerings in response to the pandemic, fertility benefits are no exception. The pandemic has impacted families planning for a new… Read more >
April 14, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S. 0 Read more >
Health care benefits remain a critical part of the relationship between employers and workers, especially during these times of rapid change and uncertainty. In addition to serving as an important… Read more >
March 31, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
It may be the most difficult challenge a person will endure in their lifetime: Facing the death of a loved one. Through bereavement leave, survivor benefits and life insurance, U.S…. Read more >
March 23, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, U.S. 0 Read more >
The pandemic has brought new workforce situations requiring new solutions to the forefront of our daily lives. Innovative and proactive employee benefits can answer some of these current challenges. We’re… Read more >
March 17, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Mental Health, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
The number of organizations offering defined contribution (DC) retirement plans has increased over the past two years, making them the primary retirement vehicle for an increasing share of the U.S…. Read more >
February 24, 2021 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Education, Retirement, U.S. 0 Read more >
Beyond traditional benefits such as health and retirement, many organizations use innovative benefits to meet the varied needs of their employees. Benefits like identify theft insurance and student loan repayment… Read more >
February 9, 2021 Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Insurance, Multiemployer, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
Welcome to our first Talking Benefits episode of 2021! My fellow “pod squad” members Justin Held, Julie Stich and I engaged in more COVID-19 chatter during the most recent podcast… Read more >
February 4, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S. 0 Read more >