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Cancer Care Spend Is on the Rise for U.S. Employers

Rebecca Plier

24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals increased U.S. employer spending on cancer/oncology care as well as common steerage techniques used to contain costs.

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Alternative Assets for DC Plans

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

18 Sep 202529 Sep 2025

Participants in defined contribution (DC) plans may have more access to several types of alternative investments under an executive order issued by President Trump in August.

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Expanding 401(k) Investment Choices With Alternative Asset Allocation Funds

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

16 Sep 202529 Sep 2025

An executive order signed in August may give 401(k) participants more access to investment strategies under which a portion of their contributions are allocated to alternative assets, offering them the opportunity to accumulate more money in their retirement accounts.

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Open Enrollment and AI: Trends for Employers to Watch

Anne Patterson

11 Sep 202511 Sep 2025

Today’s blog is a roundup of helpful tools and resources, paying close attention to a big trend this year: leveraging AI for open enrollment needs.

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So, What Is a Fiduciary?

Tim Hennessy

10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025

Canadian courts have held employers, corporate trustees and boards of trustees affiliated with benefit plans as fiduciaries accountable to plan beneficiaries. Learn more about fiduciaries and their responsibilities in today’s blog.

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The Impact of Wellness Incentives

Tyler Lloyd

09 Sep 202509 Sep 2025

A recent report from the International Foundation suggests organizations that provide motivation in the form of incentives tend to have better participation in their wellness initiatives, likely leading to improvement in several workforce measures.

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Work-Life Balance, Talent Attraction and Retention Top Reasons to Offer Flexible Work Arrangements

Cara McMullin

03 Sep 202503 Sep 2025

Corporate employers in the U.S. have significantly expanded their flexible work arrangement offerings according to new data from the International Foundation. Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer these type of benefits according to employers.

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25 Tips to Study Smarter—From Your CEBS Peers

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

02 Sep 202502 Sep 2025

As a new school year begins, benefits professionals share how earning the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist ® (CEBS ®) designation has advanced their career trajectory.

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2025 Statistics for 401(k) Plan Benchmarking

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025

Today’s blog offers statistics for 401(k) plan benchmarking, revealing recruiting and retention trends, highlighting areas for plan improvement, and providing a framework for making adjustments.

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Canada’s Dental Plan: From Promise to Practice

Tim Hennessy

27 Aug 202527 Aug 2025

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is expanding access to dental care, and while patients have enrolled with enthusiasm, some concerns have emerged due to administrative burdens, reimbursement structures and the challenges of enrolling dental professionals.