We all know how the saying goes: “Boys don’t cry.” Unfortunately, we are all also aware of the stigma of and neglected focus on men’s health. November is National Men’s… Read more >
Bella Fonseca
November 9, 2021
Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Mental Health, Voluntary Benefits, Wellnesshealth care benefits, mental health, mental health in the workplace, wellness
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Each year, during the first week of October, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support… Read more >
Anne Patterson
October 7, 2021
Employee Benefits, Mental Health, Talking Benefits Podcastcaregiver benefits, mental health in the workplace
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What do long COVID, DEI, neurodiversity, mental health and wellness programs all have in common? They are all points of consideration when employing individuals with disabilities. In the latest Talking… Read more >
Anne Patterson
September 1, 2021
Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., WellnessADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, short-term disability (STD) plans, wellness
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Increasingly, U.S. and Canadian plan sponsors are offering gender affirmation and gender reassignment benefits as a way to attract and retain top talent, improve mental health outcomes, and foster a… Read more >
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
August 26, 2021
Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellnessdiversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, employee wellness, gender affirmation, gender transition, health care benefits, health care plan, mental health benefits, mental health in the workplace, transgender, transgender-inclusive
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In less than two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new mental health challenges or intensified existing issues for workers across the United States and Canada. Organizations are expanding and… Read more >
Anne Patterson
August 24, 2021
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., WellnessCOVID-19, employee wellness, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, substance abuse, workplace wellness
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As I wrote in my blog on empathetic leadership, one positive emerging from the pandemic is that it has refocused attention on human needs—from health and wellness, to financial security…. Read more >
Alyssa Hodder
August 19, 2021
Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, Work Life Balancecoronavirus and the workplace, employee benefits, employee wellness, future of work, mental health, mental health in the workplace, phased return to work, remote work, return to the office, return to work, working from home, workplace wellness
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Digital mental health tools have been growing in popularity, especially as plans and organizations navigate lockdowns and remote work arrangements that have kept employees apart during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many… Read more >
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
August 10, 2021
Canada, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellnessemployee health, employee wellness, Health Care, health care technology, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health crisis, mental health in the workplace, workplace wellness
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We know that leaders set the tone from the top. So when it comes to building a culture of empathy, trust and mutual respect, what example is your leadership setting?… Read more >
Alyssa Hodder
July 14, 2021
Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceculture of wellness, future of work, healthy workplace, mental health, mental health in the workplace, workplace culture, workplace wellness
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From traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) to bots that use artificial intelligence, the range of options to address worker mental health challenges has grown. What should employers and plan sponsors… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
June 15, 2021
Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., WellnessCognitive Behavioral Therapy, culture of wellness, employee assistance program, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, employee health, employee wellness, health and wellness, mental health, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, virtual mental health benefits, wellness, wellness programs, wellness ROI, workplace wellness, workplace wellness programs
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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 >
International Foundation Staff
June 2, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, U.S., Work Life Balancecarryover options for paid leave, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine incentives, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report, flexible work arrangements, hoteling, mental health benefits, remote work, return to work
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