Student loan debt rises in the U.S. each year, and the total reached $1.73 trillion most recently. With young adults joining the workforce having borrowed an average of $30,000 to… Read more >
May 10, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Education, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, U.S. Read more >
Stigma can be one of the greatest barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace, especially for employees with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Eliminating stigma… Read more >
May 5, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Last week, we shared five reasons why cryptocurrencies can present serious risks to 401(k) fiduciaries and participants. Since then, there has been some confusion about fiduciary duties when it comes… Read more >
May 4, 2022 401(k) Plans, Cybersecurity, DOL, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S. Read more >
Over the past several years, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star Wars Day—as in, “May the Fourth be with you.” In honor of May the Fourth, we thought it… Read more >
May 3, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S. Read more >
In 2022, employees expect their benefits to address flexibility as much as they expect health and retirement benefits. Many employers are starting to realize that flexibility will affect the future… Read more >
April 26, 2022 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
With Earth Day approaching on Friday, April 22, it’s the perfect time for employers to consider how to incorporate sustainability into their employee benefits. I recently talked to a couple… Read more >
April 21, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness Read more >
April is Stress Awareness Month. As the pandemic continues and employers report high levels of stress in the workforce, the International Foundation’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits survey… Read more >
April 19, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Opioid Abuse, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Fraud occurs in all types of multiemployer benefit plans, and trustees have a responsibility to prevent and detect fraud as a part of their duty of oversight. In their article… Read more >
April 13, 2022 Cybersecurity, Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Fraud, Multiemployer, U.S. Read more >
The past two years have altered the workforce like never before. From the increase in remote work to the “Great Resignation,” you and your organization’s benefit plans have been shining… Read more >
April 5, 2022 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Thanks for sticking with us throughout Benefits Madness! Your votes determined the 2022 Champion: Remote work/telecommuting. The pandemic offered a forced experiment of sorts with remote/hybrid work and it looks… Read more >
April 4, 2022 Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, FMLA, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, National Employee Benefits Day, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >