April is National Autism Acceptance Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorders affected one in 150 children in 2000; prevalence increased to one… Read more >
April 21, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S., Work Life Balance 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 >
Retirement planning is an important exercise for everyone. And when you have only a modest retirement nest egg, there is little room for error when planning for how to make… Read more >
April 15, 2021 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Retirement, U.S. 0 Read more >
As employers across the United States examine and modify benefit offerings in response to the pandemic, fertility benefits are no exception. The pandemic has impacted families planning for a new… Read more >
April 14, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S. 0 Read more >
Benefits professionals know that mental health was already a growing focus for benefit plans even before the pandemic, and now it will continue to be of heightened importance for years… Read more >
April 6, 2021 Canada, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, National Employee Benefits Day, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Health care benefits remain a critical part of the relationship between employers and workers, especially during these times of rapid change and uncertainty. In addition to serving as an important… Read more >
March 31, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Most employers are encouraging, rather than mandating, employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Organizations are taking a variety of actions to encourage vaccination. According to the Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer… Read more >
March 30, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. 2 Read more >
Here we go again: yet another new relief bill sends employers heads spinning. On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law. Among… Read more >
March 29, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus (COVID-19), Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Paid Leave, Parental Leave, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
The Talking Benefits team couldn’t let Women’s History Month end without sneaking in one more episode for you. For the past several years, the International Foundation has strategically focused on… Read more >
March 26, 2021 Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, U.S. 0 Read more >
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) passed by Congress and signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021 contains various employee benefits provisions, including premium assistance for participants… Read more >
March 25, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Legislative, Regulatory, U.S. 2 Read more >