Work Life Balance Archives - Word on Benefits

Workplace Benefits Valedictorians: What the Graduating Class of 2025 Wants

Tim Hennessy

10 Jul 202510 Jul 2025

In the midst of ongoing uncertainty, what benefits are new graduates prioritizing?

Canada Flexible Work Options Mental Health U.S. Wellness Work Life Balance

Integrating Sleep Into Your Workplace Wellness Strategy

Ashton DeMoss

13 May 202513 May 2025

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Sleep is something we all know we need, and the benefits of a good night’s rest are immediately noticeable. It’s foundational to nearly every system in the body, affecting both our mental and […]

Employee Benefits Mental Health U.S. Wellness Work Life Balance

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 […]

Canada Employee Benefits Talking Benefits Podcast U.S. Work Life Balance

Four Generations, One Workplace

Rebecca Plier

20 Mar 202520 Mar 2025

It’s 2025, and there are currently four different generations (or five, depending on who you ask) in the workforce. That’s a lot of folks with different values for organizations to juggle and presents a real challenge for those seeking top talent. A […]

Canada Employee Benefits Financial Education Flexible Work Options Parental Leave U.S. Wellness Work Life Balance

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 […]

Canada Communication Education Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Benefits Flexible Work Options U.S. Work Life Balance

Building Employee Engagement in Today’s Multigenerational Workplace

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

06 Mar 202506 Mar 2025

Amid reports of declining employee engagement in both the United States and Canada, employers may want to consider adapting their benefits and workplace strategies to help stop the decline. Finding ways to meet the expectations of employees from multiple generations is one […]

Dependent Care Employee Benefits U.S. Work Life Balance

The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

24 Oct 202424 Oct 2024

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

Benefits Magazine Dependent Care Employee Benefits Mental Health U.S. Wellness Work Life Balance

The New Caregiver Benefits: Precision Support Through Expanded Understanding

Guest Contributor

17 Oct 202411 Dec 2024

Caregiving is not merely a personal responsibility; it is an essential societal function. Research has found that 73% of all employees1 have some current caregiving responsibility—whether caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through illness or raising a child—requiring them to […]

Mental Health U.S. Wellness Work Life Balance

Parents Are Stressed: How Workplaces Can Help

Anne Patterson

05 Sep 202405 Sep 2024

Last week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents, highlighting the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers and families to help our communities thrive. Parents […]

Canada Flexible Work Options Mental Health U.S. Wellness Work Life Balance

Thriving Together: Wellness and Group Benefits in Hybrid and Remote Work

Tim Hennessy

30 Jul 202430 Jul 2024

Once viewed as a rare perk, working from home (WFH) became necessary for many during the pandemic. Despite the benefit’s popularity among many workers and businesses, some organizations have reverted their WFH policies amid fears of losing productivity and collaboration, replacing flexible […]