As we get closer to 2022, plan sponsors are wondering what next year will mean for their employee benefits plans, especially group health plans. Health care costs are complicated, and… Read more >
November 22, 2021 Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Insurance, Mental Health, U.S. Read more >
Imagine…Your employee comes to you with a devastating cancer diagnosis. Are you prepared for the questions and concerns that follow? Do you have resources readily available? In honor of October’s… Read more >
October 14, 2021 Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Voluntary Benefits Read more >
Over the past decade, the International Foundation has gathered benchmarking data on hundreds of benefit offerings through its Employee Benefits Survey. Data is gathered on all facets of employee benefits,… Read more >
September 15, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
While traditional benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance are an important part of most employers’ benefit packages, the perceived value of supplementary offerings such as leave and work-life… Read more >
September 8, 2021 Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Retirement, U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
When the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted in March of 2020 allowing employers to make contributions of up to $5,250 toward their employees’ student loans… Read more >
August 18, 2021 Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
August 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The main goals of the law were improving the portability of health… Read more >
August 9, 2021 Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
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 >
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 Balance Read more >
As they’re looking ahead to the 2021 annual benefits enrollment, many benefits managers may also be looking back to their experience in 2020 to figure out the best approach. In… Read more >
July 8, 2021 Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
After 15 months, it’s looking like we’re heading into a period of time we can legitimately call “postpandemic.” We’ve been seeing, hearing and reading about what this new era will… Read more >
June 22, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S. Read more >
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 >
June 2, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, U.S., Work Life Balance Read more >