Whether it’s a family road trip with fruit snacks and beef jerky, getting another stamp or two on your passport or enjoying your own community with a staycation, time off… Read more >
Anne Patterson
May 6, 2019
Employee Benefits, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, Work Life Balance
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A growing number of employers in the U.S. are offering family-friendly benefits such as fertility services, paid leave and flexible scheduling to accommodate employees in today’s competitive labor market, according… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
April 16, 2019
Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Paid Leave, Parental Leave, Work Life Balanceadoption, family friendly perks, family friendly workplace, family leave, fertility health care benefits, IVF, paid parental leave
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Nearly two in five organizations would rate their workforces as extremely or very stressed, and worker stress levels have climbed in the last two years, a recent International Foundation study… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
February 7, 2019
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave, Parental Leave, Work Life Balancedependent care, flexible work arrangements, paid leave, work-life balance
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With flexible work arrangements on the rise for organizations throughout the U.S., benefits for part-time employees are presenting new ground for consideration. According to the International Foundation, 94 percent of… Read more >
Anne Patterson
December 4, 2018
Employee Benefits, Health Care, Paid Leave, Retirementpart-time employees
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After a short production break, the Talking Benefits podcast is back with a new format! Each month, the International Foundation’s three resident benefits nerds enthusiasts, Julie Stich, Kelli Kolsrud and… Read more >
Anne Patterson
April 23, 2018
Affordable Care Act (ACA), Behavioral Decision Making, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Paid Leave, Talking Benefits Podcast
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As part of your benefit plan offerings, your short-term disability (STD) plan may not be the most exciting of all the benefits offered at your company, but it sure is… Read more >
Anne Newhouse, CEBS
January 24, 2018
Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO)short term disability
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The U.S. Senate and House have passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. President Trump is expected to sign the tax reform bill into law soon. How would employee benefits… Read more >
Lois Gleason, CEBS
December 21, 2017
401(k) Plans, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Benefits, FMLA, Health Care, Paid Leave, Parental Leave
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Federal rules governing maternity and parental leave, effective December 3, give Canadian parents and expecting moms more options. These changes come 46 years after this system, part of Canada’s employment… Read more >
Bryan Zoran, CEBS
December 1, 2017
Canada, Employee Benefits, Paid Leave, Parental Leave
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News, news and MORE NEWS! The fall months have brought an exhausting amount of ACA news as well as tax reform bills from the House and the Senate, so we’ve… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
November 17, 2017
Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Legislative, MPRA, Paid Leave, Regulatory, Retirement, Talking Benefits Podcast
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She is starting over. She brings a proven record, enthusiasm and a couple decades of experience. Her competition is likely a new graduate or perhaps someone with a couple years… Read more >
Teri Dougherty, CEBS
October 12, 2017
Employee Benefits, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO)
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