Unlimited paid time off (PTO): the benefits trend that has rapidly grown, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. How exactly are employers able to offer a limitless vacation… Read more >
Bella Fonseca
July 26, 2022
Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, paid time off, paid vacation time, unique perks, unlimited vacation, vacation, workplace wellness
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Workers faced new or heightened challenges to their physical, mental and financial well-being over the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of those challenges are still lingering. Workplace wellness benefits were forced… Read more >
Anne Patterson
July 21, 2022
Communication, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, wellness, wellness programs, workplace wellness
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Offering pet-related perks has been touted as one strategy for employers trying to get a leg up (or a paw up!) when competing for employees. In honor of Take Your… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
June 23, 2022
Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, National Pet Day, Pet Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, pet-friendly benefits, Pets at Work, voluntary benefits, workplace wellness
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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 >
Cara McMullin
May 19, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life BalanceCompliance, employee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health crisis, mental health in the workplace, total wellness, workplace wellness
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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 >
Anne Patterson
May 13, 2022
Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, healthy workplace, hybrid work, remote work, return to the office, return to work, wellness, working from home, workplace wellness
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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 >
Anne Patterson
May 5, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, workplace wellness
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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 >
Anne Newhouse, CEBS
April 26, 2022
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, paid leave, paid time off, remote work, unlimited vacation, vacation, work/life balance, workplace wellness
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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 >
Cara McMullin
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 BalanceEAP, employee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health in the workplace, mindfulness, substance abuse, wellness programs, workplace wellness
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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 >
Anne Patterson
April 5, 2022
Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, hybrid work, National Employee Benefits Day, remote work, working from home, workplace wellness
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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 >
Anne Patterson
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
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