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Supporting Working Parents

Eli Argueta

04 Oct 202227 Jan 2023

Employer considerations for working parents includes a review of current laws and best practices when supporting nursing mothers.

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Three Major Workplace Trends You Can’t Ignore

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

27 Sep 202227 Jan 2023

What a time it’s been. A global pandemic, wars, monkeypox . . . in some ways, it feels like we’ve been living in a movie. I can’t watch disaster movies anymore―which I used to love―because they hit too close to home now. […]

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Employer Support for Caregivers

Cara McMullin

13 Sep 202213 Sep 2022

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the focus of this year’s month-long awareness campaign is the importance of support for people living with dementia and their families. Employers can take steps to support employees who are also caregivers. Overall, caregivers are likely […]

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Quiet Quitting: What to Know About the Latest Workplace Trend

Anne Patterson

30 Aug 202230 Aug 2022

What Is Quiet Quitting? It’s been hot in the headlines and dominating social media scrolls over the past few weeks—quiet quitting. A viral TikTok video popularized the concept in July, inspiring many workers to share their opinions and experiences. According to an […]

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Unlimited PTO—Surprise! It’s Not Unlimited.

Bella Tomaw

26 Jul 202226 Jul 2022

Unlimited paid time off (PTO): the benefits trend that has rapidly grown, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. How exactly are employers able to offer a limitless vacation plan to their employees? A recent webcast, “Unlimited Paid Time Off: Will […]

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Dads Balancing Kids and Career

Anne Patterson

06 Jul 202206 Jul 2022

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 of two, had the opportunity to interview Dr. Brad Harrington, research professor […]

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The Next Big Thing: How Employers Can Prepare

Anne Patterson

13 May 202213 May 2022

In early April, the International Foundation hosted the webcast Innovation and the Future of Remote/Hybrid Work. We were lucky enough to bring in Alex Willis, chief executive officer at Leadership Surge LLC. He challenged us to change the way we think about […]

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Five Challenges Paid Time Off Could Help Solve

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

26 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

In 2022, employees expect their benefits to address flexibility as much as they expect health and retirement benefits. Many employers are starting to realize that flexibility will affect the future of their workforce, prompting them to consider incorporating remote and hybrid work […]

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National Employee Benefits Day: Your Benefits, Reimagined.

Anne Patterson

05 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

The past two years have altered the workforce like never before. From the increase in remote work to the “Great Resignation,” you and your organization’s benefit plans have been shining in the spotlight. It’s National Employee Benefits Day! The International Foundation […]

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Benefits Madness: The Champion

Anne Patterson

04 Apr 202204 Apr 2022

Thanks for sticking with us throughout Benefits Madness! Your votes determined the 2022 Champion: Remote work/telecommuting. The pandemic offered a forced experiment of sorts with remote/hybrid work and it looks like it’s here to stay (in some capacity!) The final four innovative […]