On March 29, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (HR 2954), otherwise known as SECURE Act 2.0, by a vote of 414-5…. Read more >
May 26, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, DOL, Employee Benefits, Legislative, Public Plans, Regulatory, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
When asked how The Great Resignation of 2021 affected their organizations, one in three respondents indicated it is “somewhat or very difficult” to retain good talent (According to this Bamboo… Read more >
May 24, 2022 CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S., Voluntary Benefits Read more >
As Mental Health Awareness Month (in the U.S.) continues, we’re sharing strategies and approaches to help leaders respond to employees with mental illness in a psychologically safe way. When employees have… Read more >
May 19, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Many companies have made progressive changes to their approach in recruiting, hiring and management to make the workplace an environment where everyone can succeed. While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)… Read more >
May 17, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness Read more >
In early April, the International Foundation hosted the webcast Innovation and the Future of Remote/Hybrid Work. We were lucky enough to bring in Alex Willis, chief executive officer at Leadership… Read more >
May 13, 2022 Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
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 >