About 31% of people in the United States have faced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report from the Commonwealth Fund. Those economic effects include… Read more >
August 20, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, U.S. 0 Read more >
It’s no surprise that the global pandemic has had a significant impact on employees’ mental health. But even before the pandemic, mental health was on many employers’ radars. According to… Read more >
August 19, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Global Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
This month, the Talking Benefits team and I chatted about a topic that was important before the coronavirus pandemic but is feeling more relevant now amid new stressors and uncertainty—SLEEP…. Read more >
August 5, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Maintaining access to health insurance is a huge priority for both employers and employees right now. With some employers having to make hard decisions about layoffs, furloughs and terminations, one… Read more >
August 4, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. 0 Read more >
As the pandemic continues to impact workplaces across Canada and around the world, the Federal government has taken action by providing financial support for both employers and employees. Benefits available… Read more >
July 29, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact both home and work life, employees and plan members are contacting their human resource departments for information and help. According to a recent… Read more >
July 27, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
With the pandemic limiting Canadians’ ability to access much-needed healthcare services, many organizations are looking for alternatives. The Impact of COVID-19 on Pensions and Benefits in Canada survey, conducted in… Read more >
July 23, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care 0 Read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic implications for workplace retirement programs in Canada. Volatile market conditions have organizations and individuals reviewing their financial options. At the same time, these conditions have led… Read more >
July 22, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Retirement 0 Read more >
Forced isolation. Trauma caused by loss of life, jobs and normal routines. Uncertainty about the future, not to mention anxiety about becoming infected with the virus. These are just a… Read more >
July 21, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S. 0 Read more >
The coronavirus is a challenge unlike anything most employers have faced before. The challenges are even more unique in the multi-employer trust fund world. The pandemic has brought major changes… Read more >
July 20, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Multiemployer 0 Read more >