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

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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Empowering Women by Supporting Their Well-Being at Work
Ashton DeMoss, CWP
 

While much work has been done to break down systemic barriers and biases for women both personally and professionally, these issues still exist. In fact, research collected by the World Economic Forum highlights that, at the current rate of progress, it will take until […]

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Building Employee Engagement in Today’s Multigenerational Workplace
Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 

Amid reports of declining employee engagement in both the United States and Canada, employers may want to consider adapting their benefits and workplace strategies to help stop the decline. Finding ways to meet the expectations of employees from multiple generations is one […]

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Navigating a Crisis: Essential Post-Disaster Strategies to Protect Organizations and Employees
Tim Hennessy
 

Turning crises into opportunities has long been a guiding principle in preparing for future needs—whether related to health care, education, retirement or other financial goals. But what if uncertainty crept into your life today instead of tomorrow? When the unexpected occurs, organizations […]

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Six Biggest Benefits Trends of 2024 (and Predictions for 2025)
Anne Patterson
 

The end of 2024 also means an exciting, new end-of-year podcast from the Talking Benefits team! We recapped the top six benefits biggies from the past year and gave our predictions for what’s ahead, especially considering the new administration under President-elect Trump. […]

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Thriving Together: Wellness and Group Benefits in Hybrid and Remote Work
Tim Hennessy
 

Once viewed as a rare perk, working from home (WFH) became necessary for many during the pandemic. Despite the benefit’s popularity among many workers and businesses, some organizations have reverted their WFH policies amid fears of losing productivity and collaboration, replacing flexible […]

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From Parental to Bereavement: The Latest Paid Leave Policy Trends 
Anne Patterson
 

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals current paid leave trends in workplaces throughout the U.S. The Paid Leave in the Workplace 2024 Survey Report provides a glimpse into what organizations are offering for vacation, sick leave, parental leave and […]

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