The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes an optional (but not required) temporary change for the calendar year of 2021 to increase the maximum pretax contribution limit from $5,000… Read more >
March 24, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus (COVID-19), Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), Legislative, U.S. Read more >
It may be the most difficult challenge a person will endure in their lifetime: Facing the death of a loved one. Through bereavement leave, survivor benefits and life insurance, U.S…. Read more >
March 23, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, U.S. Read more >
The pandemic has brought new workforce situations requiring new solutions to the forefront of our daily lives. Innovative and proactive employee benefits can answer some of these current challenges. We’re… Read more >
March 17, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Mental Health, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellness Read more >
If you’re a regular Talking Benefits listener, you know we’ve frequently covered the topic of mental well-being. This is because of the significant impact this issue has throughout our country… Read more >
March 11, 2021 Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S., Wellness Read more >
Listen to this post here. After years of debate on the topic of funding relief for multiemployer pension funds, Congress acted this week with the passage of the American Rescue… Read more >
March 10, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Employee Benefits, Legislative, Multiemployer, PBGC, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
I’ve heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” many times and sorry, body, but some days you are dark chocolate, an apple, and my toddler’s rejected mac and cheese!… Read more >
March 8, 2021 Canada, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness Read more >
Isolation and loneliness. Fear that you or a loved one will be infected with a deadly virus. Anxiety about finances. Stress over child care and school arrangements. During the COVID-19… Read more >
March 3, 2021 Canada, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
The number of organizations offering defined contribution (DC) retirement plans has increased over the past two years, making them the primary retirement vehicle for an increasing share of the U.S…. Read more >
February 24, 2021 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Education, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to bring long-lasting changes to life in the United States, and those changes will be reflected in employee benefits. How COVID-19 could affect health, retirement… Read more >
February 17, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Multiemployer, Paid Leave, U.S. Read more >
Increasing numbers of people are identifying as LGBTQ+, particularly among younger generations now entering workplaces, but their needs are often underserved in the design and administration of benefit plans. Employers… Read more >
February 15, 2021 Canada, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, U.S. Read more >