Work Life Balance Archives - Word on Benefits

Single-Friendly Employee Benefits

Rebecca Plier

07 May 202607 May 2026

With a focus on recruiting and retaining talent, many businesses have expanded family-friendly policies and benefit offerings, such as flexible work hours, paid parental leave and subsidized child care. While these improvements are valued by many employees, organizations are still neglecting a […]

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Staying Centered in Times of Uncertainty

Tim Hennessy

30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026

Today’s blog shares the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in supporting both mental and physical well-being.

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Employee Volunteer Program Delivers More Than Time Off

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026

Giving employees time and opportunities to volunteer supports a Texas health care system’s mission to improve community health—while also delivering worthwhile benefits for employees and the organization.

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Volunteer Programs Change and Grow for Deeper Impact

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

12 Mar 202618 Mar 2026

Inspired by the 2026 National Employee Benefits Day theme, today’s blog shares considerations for employers that want to start or expand a volunteer program.

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The Rising Popularity of Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

13 Jan 202613 Jan 2026

Today’s blog explores the limits of lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs).

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How Employers Can Help Employees Balance Work and Caregiving

Tim Hennessy

25 Nov 202525 Nov 2025

Today’s blog shares benefit design considerations and practical steps for employers to support caregivers in the workforce.

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National Family Caregivers Month: Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Ashton DeMoss, CWP

11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the more than 53 million family caregivers who provide unpaid care and support for older adults and people with disabilities in the United States.

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Does Flexibility Bring More Balance or More Work?

Ashton DeMoss, CWP

01 Oct 202501 Oct 2025

With the trend in hybrid and remote work models now mainstream, are employees truly finding autonomy, flexibility, and balance, or are the lines even more blurred than they were before?

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Employer Support for Employees Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Anne Patterson

25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders continues to increase, highlighting the need for employers to provide meaningful support.

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Work-Life Balance, Talent Attraction and Retention Top Reasons to Offer Flexible Work Arrangements

Cara McMullin

03 Sep 202503 Sep 2025

Corporate employers in the U.S. have significantly expanded their flexible work arrangement offerings according to new data from the International Foundation. Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer these type of benefits according to employers.