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Virtual Internships—A Pandemic Opportunity

SandyT

07 May 202007 May 2020

“Normal” work operations have been significantly affected by COVID-19, prompting companies to rethink how they approach most aspects of their business. Many companies are typically preparing for their summer internship programs this time of the year. University students are hired for the summer […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits

Benefits Together: Sharing Experiences and Solutions During the Global Pandemic

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

04 May 202030 Apr 2020

The coronavirus has changed the world as we know it, and benefits professionals across the United States and Canada play a crucial role in shaping a new path forward. By standing together and sharing our hard-earned lessons, we can help each other […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits Wellness

5 Ergonomic Tips for Your (New!) Home Office

Anne Patterson

30 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

If you’re reading this from your (new!) home office, you aren’t alone. With much of the North American workforce now telecommuting due to the coronavirus pandemic, many new considerations are unfolding—staying productive, balancing work and home life (hello homeschooling heroes!), and something […]

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Communicating in a Crisis: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Guest Contributor

29 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

Whether it’s a global pandemic like COVID-19, a major shift in your industry, or a significant change that impacts your business, there are times when you need to respond and communicate quickly. But how you respond shouldn’t be a knee-jerk reaction—because it’s […]

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COVID-19 Implications for Employer-Sponsored STD Plans

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

28 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

Canadian employers and employees are both struggling to keep up with all the changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Theresa Tran, CEBS, a senior benefits consultant at Eckler Ltd., spoke about COVID-19 implications for employer-sponsored group short-term disability (STD) plans during the […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits Health Care

Coronavirus and On-Site Clinics: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

27 Apr 202027 Apr 2020

Many plan sponsors use on-site clinics to address the health and wellness of their participants and sometimes, the participant’s family members. These clinics provide easy access for all health-related services, coordinate care from multiple providers and provide support and education for patients. […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits Work Life Balance

How Employers Can Help Working Parents During COVID-19

Staff

23 Apr 202003 Nov 2020

There are many times when working parents have a hard time doing the work/life balance thing. But with the stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things have gotten 1000% more difficult. Welcome to a coronavirus-driven era of working while parenting. For […]

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Managing Pension Assets Through COVID-19 Uncertainty

Guest Contributor

22 Apr 202021 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of uncertainty for overseeing the investment of pension assets. For those managing investments, it’s important to understand the uncertainty and how it compares to past market challenges, as well as the importance of being […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits Health Care

Employers Encouraged to Promote Telehealth Services During COVID-19

Staff

21 Apr 202020 Apr 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury have released FAQs to assist group health plans in understanding and complying with the COVID-19 telehealth requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits Multiemployer

Tips for Virtual Trust Meetings

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Apr 202018 Apr 2020

As multiemployer benefit plan boards of trustees adjust to a new way of operating during the coronavirus pandemic, many are using videoconferencing tools to conduct virtual trust meetings. Martha Henrickson, CEBS, labor relations director for Management Guidance LLP in Saint Paul, Minnesota, […]