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Six Biggest Benefits Trends of 2024 (and Predictions for 2025)

Anne Patterson

23 Dec 202423 Dec 2024

The end of 2024 also means an exciting, new end-of-year podcast from the Talking Benefits team! We recapped the top six benefits biggies from the past year and gave our predictions for what’s ahead, especially considering the new administration under President-elect Trump. […]

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Canadian Employees Continue to Struggle as Employers Focus on Education and Prevention

Rebecca Plier

12 Nov 202412 Nov 2024

New Survey Data Reveals Increased Mental Health Challenges and Stress Levels As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey Results, […]

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace

Eli Argueta

07 Nov 202411 Nov 2024

Over the years, emotional intelligence has evolved into a must-have skill for leaders (and really everyone!), but what is it, and how can it be developed in the workplace? According to Daniel Goleman, psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, “Great leadership works […]

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Strategies for Mental Hygiene and Psychological Safety at Work

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

22 Oct 202422 Oct 2024

What actions can you take to maintain your own mental health and to ensure that your workplace is psychologically safe? Reaching these goals requires deliberate effort, according to the presenters of “Developing Leaders to Support Total Worker Health,” a recent International Foundation […]

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The New Caregiver Benefits: Precision Support Through Expanded Understanding

Guest Contributor

17 Oct 202411 Dec 2024

Caregiving is not merely a personal responsibility; it is an essential societal function. Research has found that 73% of all employees1 have some current caregiving responsibility—whether caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through illness or raising a child—requiring them to […]

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2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

10 Oct 202410 Oct 2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […]

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Ensuring a Mentally Healthy Workplace During an Election Year

Eli Argueta

03 Oct 202403 Oct 2024

It is no surprise that during an election year, stress, tension and polarizing discourse infiltrate the workplace and affect employees’ mental health and productivity. Despite organizations’ efforts to foster open dialogue and collaboration, employees can still experience elevated levels of stress due […]

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MHPAEA Final Rules Amending NQTL Standard

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

01 Oct 202401 Oct 2024

On September 9, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and the Treasury released new final rules implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The final rules set forth content requirements and timeframes for […]

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to Struggle

Cara McMullin

26 Sep 202426 Sep 2024

New Survey Data Reveals Prevalent Conditions and Increased Telehealth Use As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey, a new […]

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Peer Support Programs

Guest Contributor

24 Sep 202424 Sep 2024

Leading up to our Mental Health in the Workplace virtual conference on October 9, we’re providing additional resources on workplace wellness programs to support employees. Here is a helpful resource from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health covering the benefits of offering a […]