Over the past decade, the International Foundation has gathered benchmarking data on hundreds of benefit offerings through its Employee Benefits Survey. Data is gathered on all facets of employee benefits,… Read more >
September 15, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
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… Read more >
September 8, 2021 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Retirement, U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
When the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted in March of 2020 allowing employers to make contributions of up to $5,250 toward their employees’ student loans… Read more >
August 18, 2021 Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
The health and safety of all workers—whether on the front lines since the start of the pandemic, already back at the office or planning to return this fall—should continue to… Read more >
August 5, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S. Read more >
Employers providing health care benefits to their employees can choose one of two options: a fully insured health plan or a self-funded health plan. Although there are many similarities between… Read more >
July 26, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S. Read more >
The summer of 2021 is initiating the gradual return to in-workplace business operations. As part of a COVID-19 study from May of 2021, respondents approximated that 55% of their workforces… Read more >
July 22, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S., Work Life Balance Read more >
June 25 is officially National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Admittedly, for the last 15 months, every day has been Take Your Dog to Work Day—actually, Work From Home… Read more >
June 25, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Work Life Balance Read more >
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. 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. 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 Read more >