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Student Loan Assistance Benefits Extended Through 2025

Amanda Wilke

18 Aug 202118 Aug 2021

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 on a tax-free basis, employers and employees alike were grateful for the […]

Office Dress Code Post-Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers

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Office Dress Codes Post-Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers

Anne Patterson

05 Aug 202105 Aug 2021

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 be the top priority for employers as we navigate the future of […]

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The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

Staff

26 Jul 202126 Jul 2021

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 the two, there are striking differences as well—And each approach has its […]

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Will Employers Rethink At-Work Perks With the Return to the Office?

Justin Held, CEBS

22 Jul 202120 Jul 2021

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 were working remotely. Respondents also noted that they anticipated about 32% of […]

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Employers Consider More Pet-Friendly Benefits in the Postpandemic Workplace

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

25 Jun 202122 Jun 2021

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 With Your Dog Day—for many people. But workers may soon have to […]

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18 Prescription Drug Cost-Containment Strategies For Your Plan

Justin Held, CEBS

08 Jun 202107 Jun 2021

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 rates. A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh stated that over […]

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A Growing Number of Employers Offer Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

Anne Patterson

18 May 202117 Jun 2021

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 the United States, and the first one created since Martin Luther King […]

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Employer Support for Employees Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Julie Stich, CEBS

21 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

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 in 54 children in 2016. This climb in prevalence means it is […]

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Fertility and Adoption Benefit Offerings in the Time of COVID

Anne Patterson

14 Apr 202113 Apr 2021

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 addition in different ways, but one thing is constant—the need for employees […]

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Health Care Benefits: 20 Benchmarking Considerations for Your Plan

Justin Held, CEBS

31 Mar 202130 Mar 2021

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 financial safety net, these benefits act as a recruitment and retention tool. […]

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Student Loan Assistance Benefits Extended Through 2025

Office Dress Codes Post-Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers

﻿The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

Will Employers Rethink At-Work Perks With the Return to the Office?

Employers Consider More Pet-Friendly Benefits in the Postpandemic Workplace

18 Prescription Drug Cost-Containment Strategies For Your Plan

A Growing Number of Employers Offer Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

Employer Support for Employees Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Fertility and Adoption Benefit Offerings in the Time of COVID

Health Care Benefits: 20 Benchmarking Considerations for Your Plan

The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans