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Student Loan Repayment Benefits: What Are The Options Now?

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

22 Aug 202322 Aug 2023

With the federal student loan relief plan ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, more employers are expected to consider offering student loan repayment benefits (loan paydown) or 401(k)/403(b) matching under the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022. Federal student loan payments resume in […]

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Obesity Care Benefits: Four Questions for Plan Sponsors

Guest Contributor

17 Aug 202305 Oct 2023

Benefits Magazine Extras articles provide you with bonus content on a mix of benefits topics as well as deep dives and analysis on the latest benefits trends and compliance issues. Visit ifebp.org/benefitsmagazine to see the latest Benefits Magazine Extra as well as the bimonthly print […]

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Employers Project 7% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2024

Cara McMullin

15 Aug 202315 Aug 2023

U.S. corporate employers project a median health care cost increase of 7% for 2024, according to International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans survey results. The 7% increase is on pace with cost trends projected last year in a similar survey conducted by […]

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AI and Emerging Technologies in the Workplace: An Interview With Dr. Tracey Wilen

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

09 Aug 202325 Jan 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work has been dominating the headlines since the launch of ChatGPT. We spoke with Dr. Tracey Wilen to get her perspective on managing technology in the workplace and its effect on different […]

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Addressing the Unique Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

03 Aug 202303 Aug 2023

Strategies for creating the best mix of employee benefit plans are as varied as the organizations that offer them. In the current business climate, especially coming out of the pandemic period, attracting and retaining the best employees feels like an art form […]

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Legal & Legislative Reporter: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Reverses Bankruptcy Court’s Decision

Guest Contributor

01 Aug 202301 Aug 2023

Every month, the International Foundation releases the Legal and Legislative Reporter, a compilation of new employee benefits-related case summaries. Below is a summary we thought you’d be interested in. Content provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. The U.S. District Court for the […]

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Grief in the Workplace

Cara McMullin

27 Jul 202328 Jul 2023

Supporting employees dealing with grief can be a challenging responsibility. While grief is a natural human response to loss, the experience varies from person to person and mental health issues can arise. As an employer or manager, it is crucial to approach […]

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Cross-Country Benefits Check-Up

Eli Argueta

25 Jul 202325 Jul 2023

Over the last few months, the Government of Canada has made some significant changes impacting benefits and employee life and health trust (ELHT) plans. It is important for labour and management trustees, public service trustees, professional advisors and corporate plan sponsors to […]

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What Plan Sponsors Should Know About Cancer in the Workplace

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

20 Jul 202325 Jul 2023

Over 1.5 million Canadians are living with and beyond cancer up to 25 years after a cancer diagnosis, per the Canadian Cancer Society. Working-age Canadians account for more than one-third of all new cancer cases in men and more than 40% of […]

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International Foundation and WELCOA Expand Workplace Wellness Impact Through New Partnership

Staff

17 Jul 202317 Jul 2023

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) have formalized a strategic alliance to amplify the collective mission of improving the health and well-being of workplaces across the United States and Canada. “We are excited about […]