U.S. Archives - Word on Benefits

President-Elect Trump Regulatory Outlook

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

21 Nov 202421 Nov 2024

What do the election results mean for employer-sponsored benefits? That’s a tough question to answer. Aside from occasional mentions of Medicare and Social Security, benefits-related topics weren’t prominent in the 2024 presidential campaigns. President-Elect Trump’s health messaging focused on making health care […]

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SECURE 2.0 Act: What’s Coming in 2025?

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

19 Nov 202419 Nov 2024

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) encompasses several changes affecting retirement plans that go into effect over the next few years. SECURE 2.0 aims to make it easier for employers to offer retirement plans and help employees plan for the […]

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Implementing a Practical Financial Wellness Program

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

14 Nov 202414 Nov 2024

The global workforce is rapidly changing due to a complex combination of trends, including an aging population, an increased reliance on technology, changes in customer and individual preferences, and flexible work opportunities, to name just a few. These global changes are also […]

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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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Your Election Watchlist for Benefits

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

05 Nov 202405 Nov 2024

This election day, you might be heading to the polls or have voted already (I’m looking forward to getting fewer random texts and mailers, that’s for sure!). Regardless of the outcome, the next administration will likely impact many areas, including employee benefits. Here’s […]

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Saving Money on Employee Benefits is Not as Scary as You Think

Tyler Lloyd

31 Oct 202431 Oct 2024

The 2024 edition of the International Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey addresses many topics that organizations struggle with to keep benefit cost down for their employees. This includes health care plans and prescription drugs. Prior research conducted in 2024 by the International Foundation […]

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Communication Inspiration: The Benefits Hub

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

29 Oct 202429 Oct 2024

What actions can you take to ensure benefits plan members use the programs offered by your organization and value your investment in their well-being? As technology and members’ communication preferences keep evolving, trustees and plan sponsors need to continuously evolve their communication […]

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The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

24 Oct 202424 Oct 2024

A recent report, Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents, recommended ways that employers can expand policies and programs that support the well-being of parents and caregivers in the workplace. This can include offering […]

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Time Off for Voting

Jonas Leyrer, CEBS

23 Oct 202423 Oct 2024

As the U.S. moves through another election year, you’re likely to see a few headlines about how America gets out to vote. One of the ideas that will undoubtedly be discussed again is whether workers should get time off to vote—Some people […]

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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 […]