Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have shifted their strategic benefit priorities toward workforce and business resilience. This has included adding or expanding employee benefits for remote… Read more >
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
July 12, 2021
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Wellness, Work Life BalanceCOVID-19, diversity and inclusion, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, future of work, pandemic, remote work, virtual care, virtual health
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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… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
June 25, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Work Life BalanceCOVID-19, employee benefits, future of work, National Take Your Dog to Work Day, pandemic, Pet Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, pet-friendly benefits, Pets at Work, voluntary benefits
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A new report released today by the International Foundation, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World—One Year Update, provides a snapshot of the latest COVID-19 workplace issues including the future of… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
June 2, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, U.S., Work Life Balancecarryover options for paid leave, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine incentives, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report, flexible work arrangements, hoteling, mental health benefits, remote work, return to work
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The pandemic has brought new workforce situations requiring new solutions to the forefront of our daily lives. Innovative and proactive employee benefits can answer some of these current challenges. We’re… Read more >
Julie Stich, CEBS
March 17, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Mental Health, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellnessdiversity and inclusion, employee assistance program, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report, employee benefits package, employee wellness, fertility health care benefits, gender transition, gender-reassignment, health care benefits, mental health, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, most valued employee benefits, Pet Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, Pets at Work, student loan assistance benefits, student loan debt, student loan repayment, transgender-inclusive
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Beyond traditional benefits such as health and retirement, many organizations use innovative benefits to meet the varied needs of their employees. Benefits like identify theft insurance and student loan repayment… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
February 9, 2021
Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Insurance, Multiemployer, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Work Life Balancebenefits, business casual, educational assistance benefits, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, employee benefits package, essential health benefits, most valued employee benefits, on-site clinics, on-site education, prescription drug benefits, retirement benefits, student loan assistance benefits, survey, transportation benefits, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement
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Welcome to our first Talking Benefits episode of 2021! My fellow “pod squad” members Justin Held, Julie Stich and I engaged in more COVID-19 chatter during the most recent podcast… Read more >
Anne Patterson
February 4, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S.coronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 vaccine, dependent care, Dependent Care FSA, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report, flexible work arrangements, paid leave, podcast, remote work, return to work, talking benefits podcast, unpaid leave, work from anywhere, working from home, workplace
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When we rang in the New Year, there was a palpable sense of relief that 2020 was behind us. Then came the realization that, from a remote work standpoint at… Read more >
Alyssa Hodder
January 28, 2021
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Wellness, Work Life Balancebenefits communication, canada, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, employee benefits, employee wellness, flexible schedules, flexible work arrangements, future of work, remote work, return to work, telework, work from anywhere, work-life balance, work/life balance, working from home, workplace wellness
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As we head into winter, many employees are getting antsy as they work daily from their kitchen tables. Requests are starting to come in, leaving benefits and HR pros asking… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
December 21, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Work Life Balancecoronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, remote work, telework, work from anywhere, workation, working from home
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While some people have been working from home for months or even years, many of us are new to the experience, including myself. COVID-19 has created an imminent need for telecommuting… Read more >
Anne Newhouse, CEBS
March 23, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR)coronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, telecommuting, working from home
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Parenting is already a demanding job, and many workers who have children may struggle with work-life balance. It can be particularly challenging for workers who are caring for children with… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
January 28, 2020
Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Work Life Balancefamily friendly workplace, work-life balance
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