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 >
On June 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements as… Read more >
July 19, 2022 Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Insurance, U.S. 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 >
An interview with Kelly Lendsay, president & CEO of Indigenous Works, provides practical tips for organizations to navigate the complex world of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Alyssa HodderDirector, Education… Read more >
July 12, 2022 Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Wellness Read more >
Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to… Read more >
July 8, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Legislative, U.S. Read more >
Has your budget kept pace with the growing expense of your everyday needs? Are inflation, rising interest rates and market instability making you anxious? You’re not alone—Everything is more expensive… Read more >
July 7, 2022 Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S. Read more >
The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode is out and, this month, we talk fatherhood and work-life balance. My colleague Justin Held, Senior Research Analyst at the Foundation AND awesome father… Read more >
July 6, 2022 Compliance, Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave, Parental Leave Read more >
Over the past Pride Month, many companies have transformed their usual logo to a more colorful rainbow one. And although this is a great way to show support to their… Read more >
June 29, 2022 Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, LGBTQ+, U.S., Wellness Read more >
The following has been excerpted from Morgan Lewis. The full text can be found at DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH: IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYER PLAN SPONSORS and at CONSIDERATIONS… Read more >
Offering pet-related perks has been touted as one strategy for employers trying to get a leg up (or a paw up!) when competing for employees. In honor of Take Your… Read more >
June 23, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >