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The Next Level—Supporting Women’s Retirement Security

Cara McMullin

01 Mar 202226 Apr 2022

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S.! This month is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women to history in countless fields. The 2022 Women’s History Month theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” This theme is “both a tribute […]

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New Talking Benefits Episode: Apprenticeship 101

Anne Patterson

24 Feb 202224 Feb 2022

Registered apprenticeships have played an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. These structured training programs combine on-the-job training with extensive technical instruction in a highly skilled occupation and are always evolving. In this Talking Benefits podcast episode, we […]

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Black History Month—Time to Review DEI Plans

Cara McMullin

17 Feb 202217 Feb 2022

February is Black History Month in Canada and the U.S.! It’s a time to honor the legacy and contributions people of African descent have made to the history, society and culture of both nations. One of the most impactful ways your organization […]

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Establishing an Effective Worksite Marijuana Policy

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15 Feb 202215 Feb 2022

These days, the United States has a patchwork of marijuana-related laws and statutes that can leave employers feeling lost. In his session entitled “The Marijuana Problem” from the recent Institute for Apprenticeship, Training and Education Programs conference, Mark Belland, Esq., of O’Brien, […]

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The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: 10 DC Plan Takeaways

Justin Held, CEBS

09 Feb 202209 Feb 2022

According to The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A 15-Year Look (2004-2018), the average defined contribution (DC) plan account balance increased from increased from $18,300 at the end of 2004 to $42,300 at the end of 2018, while aggregate disbursements also grew. The […]

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Mental Health and COVID-19 Challenges in Apprenticeship Programs – New Survey Reveals Issues and Solutions

Cara McMullin

03 Feb 202203 Feb 2022

Apprenticeships play an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. Today, apprenticeship programs face new challenges while building on their successes, according to recent survey results from the International Foundation. The 2022 report Top Trends in Apprenticeship Programs reveals […]

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Everything Employers Need to Know About Current COVID-19 Compliance

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

02 Feb 202209 Feb 2022

We kicked off 2022 with two big developments for employers across the U.S. regarding COVID-19 compliance— vaccine-or-test mandates and at-home testing coverage. Here’s everything employers should know about these major developments. Read on for practical compliance tools, samples, checklists and communication tips. […]

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Mentorship in Apprentice Programs

Cara McMullin

27 Jan 202227 Jan 2022

January is National Mentorship Month in the U.S. and Canada! Mentors can be found in virtually every profession, and mentor/mentee relationships can be formed during any stage of a career. However, more formalized mentor relationships are often found in apprenticeship programs. Skilled […]

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The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: 10 DB Plan Takeaways

Justin Held, CEBS

24 Jan 202201 Feb 2022

According to the most recent data from The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A Fifteen-Year Look (2004-2018), demographic trends in multiemployer plans have become less favorable as the number of actively working participants have decreased relative to the number of inactive and retired […]

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What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About Social Determinants of Health

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022

The events of the last two years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, have increased awareness of the impact certain social determinants can have on people’s health. In their article, “Benefit Plan Design: Focusing on Social Determinants of Health” in the […]