From traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) to bots that use artificial intelligence, the range of options to address worker mental health challenges has grown. What should employers and plan sponsors… Read more >
June 15, 2021 Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant implications for workplaces across the world, and employers and workers have needed to make difficult decisions regarding retirement, health and paid leave benefits. A new… Read more >
May 4, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, Retirement 0 Read more >
In a typical year, the top causes of stress affecting employee well-being are generally money, physical health, work and relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, is anything but typical, and… Read more >
April 20, 2021 Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Financial Wellness, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
When the children of your employees go away to school for the first time, even under ordinary circumstances, it can be tough on the parent, the child—and the employer. With… Read more >
August 6, 2020 Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Listen to this content here. Self-quarantine. Shelter in place. Safe at home. Social distancing. Asymptomatic carrier. Novel coronavirus. New phrases that have become an everyday part of our lexicon. We’re… Read more >
March 26, 2020 Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR) 1 Read more >
Making sure employees and their families stay healthy and safe includes acknowledging the anxiety and stress that comes with travel, explained Dr. Amit Arwindekar, North American Medical Director at United… Read more >
March 12, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR) 0 Read more >
Mental health benefit offerings are on the rise, according to Workplace Wellness Trends, a new report released today from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Over the past several… Read more >
October 8, 2019 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, Wellness 0 Read more >
Most agree that healthier employees are happier, more productive and have fewer medical costs! The challenge, according to Jason Elliot, author of the article, Validate Wellness Vendors With a Data-Driven… Read more >
September 5, 2019 Disease Management, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Wellness 0 Read more >
Most employers want to support the mental health of their employees. In a previous blog post, I offered suggestions for cultivating a respectful culture that destigmatizes mental illness and helps… Read more >
July 17, 2019 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, Wellness 0 Read more >
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Before you run to your local card store—This is NOT one of the holidays where you need to send a card and chocolate, but… Read more >
October 10, 2018 Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health 0 Read more >