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Alternatives to On-Site Child-Care Benefits

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

06 May 202506 May 2025

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

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Celebrating Earth Day: Highlighting Social Wellness and Sustainability in the Workplace

Ashton DeMoss

22 Apr 202522 Apr 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. With Earth Day on April 22, this month gives us an opportunity to highlight social wellness and its connection to our impact on the environment. According to the Six Dimensions of Wellness, social […]

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Data-Driven Workplace Mental Health Initiatives

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

08 Apr 202508 Apr 2025

At the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), data about their employee population has driven the evolution of its mental health program over the last five years. Speaker Laura Carter, associate director of benefits at HOOPP, said that a multipronged approach has […]

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Menopause and the Hidden Link to Chronic Illness in the Workplace

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

03 Apr 202503 Apr 2025

A 2023 report from the Menopause Foundation of Canada found that “the fastest growing segment of working women in Canada are those aged 45 to 55 – the time when most women reach menopause.” Although the report addresses Canada specifically, this statistic […]

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Financial Stress Takes a Toll on Workers: How Employers Can Help

Cara McMullin

02 Apr 202502 Apr 2025

Financial Challenges Like Emergency Expenses and Basic Living Costs Impact Worker Performance April 2 is National Employee Benefits Day, celebrated annually to recognize those working in employee benefits and the important role they play in their colleagues’ well-being. The 2025 theme is […]

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Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace: A Key Step in Reducing Employee Stress

Ashton DeMoss

26 Mar 202526 Mar 2025

Stress is nothing new for working people. It’s a feeling that more than 80% of U.S. workers have reported experiencing, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While the right amount of stress can be a positive and motivating influence, […]

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Empowering Women by Supporting Their Well-Being at Work

Ashton DeMoss

07 Mar 202507 Mar 2025

While much work has been done to break down systemic barriers and biases for women both personally and professionally, these issues still exist. In fact, research collected by the World Economic Forum highlights that, at the current rate of progress, it will take until […]

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Navigating a Crisis: Essential Post-Disaster Strategies to Protect Organizations and Employees

Tim Hennessy

04 Mar 202504 Mar 2025

Turning crises into opportunities has long been a guiding principle in preparing for future needs—whether related to health care, education, retirement or other financial goals. But what if uncertainty crept into your life today instead of tomorrow? When the unexpected occurs, organizations […]

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Using AI to Empower Women’s Health

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

25 Feb 202525 Feb 2025

Many women’s underlying health conditions often go under- or undiagnosed. When present, common women’s gynecologic conditions, such as endometriosis, cause unnecessary suffering, limit women’s roles at home, and lead to economic and workplace challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to help […]

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The Humanity of Hope, Purpose and Belonging

Rebecca Plier

20 Feb 202520 Feb 2025

Hope, purpose, and belonging are three important drivers of well-being for individuals and organizations alike. These feelings are all related and form some of the foundational qualities that make us human. In a special Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference interview […]