Many people think of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an issue for war veterans, but it is increasingly gaining attention as a workplace issue. Some Canadian provinces are passing what’s… Read more >
May 3, 2016 Canada, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Wellness Read more >
The recent story of Chicago White Sox slugger Adam LaRoche walking away from a $13 million season contract after being told he had to limit the time his 14-year-old son,… Read more >
March 21, 2016 Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), Wellness Read more >
According to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, 51 million Americans—about 20% of the total U.S. workforce—plan to participate in workplace pools for NCAA basketball this year. And… Read more >
March 16, 2016 Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR) Read more >
This National Employee Benefits Day we encouraged you take a look at your health—not just your physical health, but your overall well-being encompassing body, mind, wallet, community and work. It’s… Read more >
May 19, 2015 Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Wellness Read more >
In honor of Small Business Week, our research team took a dive back in to data from our Employee Benefits Survey: 2014 to identify how small employers are designing their benefits packages… Read more >
May 5, 2015 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement, Vacation, Work Life Balance Read more >
What’s your workplace like? Are co-workers generally kind and considerate to one another, with managers willing to listen and striving to make it easier for everyone to do his or… Read more >
April 30, 2015 Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Wellness Read more >
News headlines pertaining to cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common. In December 2013, Target announced that sensitive information from approximately 70 million individuals had been breached, including names, mailing addresses, phone… Read more >
April 20, 2015 Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR) Read more >
During my morning commute, I’m usually thinking about my to-do list for the day, how to avoid the next traffic jam or what to make for dinner that night. I’ve spent… Read more >
At the Annual Employee Benefits Conference in Boston last fall, International Foundation staff led a series of focus groups to collect direct feedback from members and provide assistance in driving… Read more >
February 25, 2015 Apprenticeship Programs, Canada, Education, Human Resources (HR) Read more >
As a new employee at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, one of the first things I noticed was a big, beautiful yard in front of my new building… Read more >
February 17, 2015 Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Vacation, Wellness Read more >