In an interview in the March/April issue of Plans & Trusts, actuary Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Ph.D., FCIA, FSA, called for new policies and practices to address the multiple challenges and opportunities… Read more >
June 9, 2022 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Insurance 0 Read more >
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Canada and the U.S., a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and their history, culture and contributions. To honor this month,… Read more >
June 7, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), LGBTQ+, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Read more >
Benefits Madness was not all fun and games—It gave us a chance to see what innovative employee benefits the fans are really rooting for! Benefit offerings like healthy snacks and… Read more >
March 31, 2022 Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, National Employee Benefits Day, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Work Life Balance Read more >
Gene therapies for rare health conditions have the potential to vastly improve or even save a health plan participant’s life, but they often come with a high price tag, sometimes… Read more >
March 29, 2022 Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Health Care, Insurance, U.S. Read more >
While you might be making your traditional March Madness bracket predictions this week, the BENEFITS Madness continues into week three! Which of your favorite innovative employee benefit offerings are advancing… Read more >
March 17, 2022 Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, FMLA, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, National Employee Benefits Day, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
The Benefits Madness continues this week! Which of your favorite innovative employee benefit offerings are staying in the big dance? Continue voting and follow along to see which “teams” progress… Read more >
March 9, 2022 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Fraud, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, National Employee Benefits Day, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement, Vacation, Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Early in 2022, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury (the Departments) issued two sets of guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQ) 51… Read more >
March 8, 2022 Affordable Care Act (ACA), Communication, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. Read more >
These days, the United States has a patchwork of marijuana-related laws and statutes that can leave employers feeling lost. In his session entitled “The Marijuana Problem” from the recent Institute… Read more >
February 15, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
Apprenticeships play an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. Today, apprenticeship programs face new challenges while building on their successes, according to recent survey results from… Read more >
February 3, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S. Read more >
We kicked off 2022 with two big developments for employers across the U.S. regarding COVID-19 compliance— vaccine-or-test mandates and at-home testing coverage. Here’s everything employers should know about these major… Read more >
February 2, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. Read more >