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Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive Future

Tim Hennessy

25 Oct 202325 Oct 2023

Amidst the backdrop of skill shortages in various sectors, employers face a demographic transformation as more neurodiverse individuals enter the job market. Dr. Rob Austin, a professor and researcher at the Ivey School of Business at Western University, outlines in a Harvard […]

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Five Steps to Nurture Belonging in the Workplace

Guest Contributor

19 Sep 202303 Oct 2023

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

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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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The Four-Day Workweek—A Real Option for Employers or Hype? Three Takeaways

Anne Newhouse

27 Jun 202327 Jun 2023

A four-day workweek is not a new concept as employers have been using alternative work schedules in various ways for decades. In the past several years, employers have taken a fresh look at enhancing workplace flexibility and work-life balance. Given this renewed […]

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Hot Summer Topic—PTO and Vacation Benefits

Bella Tomaw

02 Jun 202302 Jun 2023

Whether it’s a family road trip with fruit snacks and beef jerky, getting another stamp or two on your passport, or enjoying your own community with a staycation, time off is a hot topic for many employees across the United States as […]

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Workplace Benefits Valedictorians: The Graduating Class of 2023 Wants These Benefits

Tim Hennessy

17 May 202317 May 2023

When it comes to employee benefits, tried-and-true offerings like employer-paid health insurance and matching retirement savings plan contributions have remained at the head of the class among soon-to-be U.S. and Canadian college graduates over the years. According to a survey from The […]

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Magazine Extra: The Challenges of Long COVID—And Benefit Design Strategies That Can Help

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27 Apr 202327 Apr 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 benefit trends and compliance issues. Visit www.ifebp.org/benefitsmagazine to see the latest Magazine Extra as well as the bimonthly print edition. […]

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Family Mental Health: How We Can Adapt and Better Understand Together

Tim Hennessy

20 Apr 202320 Apr 2023

Social exclusion, the closure of daycare centers and schools, and job insecurity combined to produce conditions at home and in the workplace that have never been seen before the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had major effects on […]

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Four Benefits That Increase Worker Productivity

Justin Held, CEBS

09 Mar 202310 Mar 2023

In a recent International Foundation wellness survey, respondents were asked about company culture issues that are impacting workforce productivity. Far and away, the most cited issue was worker stress. Another commonly cited issue was poor work-life balance. Responding organizations are recognizing the […]

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Supporting Women in the Workplace

Cara McMullin

08 Mar 202310 Mar 2023

Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. The 2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity and one of the focus […]