The concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) has been gaining popularity across the U.S. and Canada over the past couple of years ,and I’m here for it. It’s a Danish word… Read more >
Anne Patterson
January 11, 2022
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balancecoronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, employee wellness, hygge, mindfulness, remote work, wellness, working from home
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Choosing to self-fund a group health plan has major financial implications for a plan sponsor because it is ultimately responsible for paying all legitimate medical claims that arise. As a… Read more >
Rose Plewa, CEBS
January 5, 2022
Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Insurance, U.S.deductible, employee benefits survey, health coverage, stop-loss insurance
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In my years compiling benchmarking data for the International Foundation, one of the most notable trends has been the decreasing prevalence of employer-sponsored defined benefit (DB) pension plans. In the… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
December 29, 2021
Communication, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Retirement, U.S.defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plans, employee benefits, retirement, retirement plans, retirement security
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Here in the benefits world, there doesn’t seem to be a slow year. A lot happened in 2021 so my fellow podsquad members and I took a look at the… Read more >
Anne Patterson
December 21, 2021
Employee BenefitsACA, cybersecurity, health coverage, LGBTQ+, Mental Health Parity, telemedicine
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Awareness surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has grown over the last decade as we’ve heard stories of high-profile football players and military veterans whose lives… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
December 16, 2021
Behavioral Decision Making, Communication, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellnessconstruction, construction industry, mental health, mental health in the workplace, workplace wellness
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With flu season upon us, employers are dealing with employee sickness and lost productivity. In addition to those issues, employers must also be ready to handle legal and policy questions… Read more >
Amanda Wilke, CEBS
December 14, 2021
Communication, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellnessemployee benefits, flu, sick at work, sick time, workplace wellness
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January 13, 2022, update on legal challenges: The Sixth Circuit lifted the stay on December 17, 2021, allowing the ETS to go into effect. OSHA posted modified enforcement deadlines stating, “OSHA will not… Read more >
Jenny Lucey, CEBS
December 10, 2021
Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Legislative, U.S.coronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, OSHA
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Another year has come to an end. As the calendar turns over, it becomes particularly important to remind workers of some important benefits, if you haven’t already. We’re making a list… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
December 7, 2021
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Voluntary Benefitsemployee benefits, employer-sponsored charitable organizations, health care benefits, paid time off, paid vacation time, voluntary benefits
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After months of planning, you and your HR team are finally implementing your organization’s return-to-the-workplace strategy. You feel you have been deliberate and thoughtful in your approach, and you’ve been… Read more >
Alyssa Hodder
December 2, 2021
Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, flexible schedules, flexible work arrangements, remote work, work from anywhere, working from home, workplace wellness
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Some people think that having to “pay your dues,” perhaps by enduring a certain amount of hazing, harassment or unprofessional behavior from co-workers is a necessary part of learning a… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
November 30, 2021
Apprenticeship Programs, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Voluntary Benefitsapprenticeship, employee benefits, recruiting apprentices, workplace culture, workplace wellness
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