Word on Benefits

Part-Time Employees: Full On Benefits

Anne Patterson

04 Dec 201803 Dec 2018

With flexible work arrangements on the rise for organizations throughout the U.S., benefits for part-time employees are presenting new ground for consideration. According to the International Foundation, 94 percent of organizations offer some sort of flexible work arrangement. Many U.S. organizations (78 […]

Employee Benefits Health Care Retirement

Association Health and Retirement Plans Explained

Anne Patterson

03 Dec 201803 Dec 2018

Each month on Talking Benefits, I join Julie Stich, Kelli Kolsrud and Justin Held, International Foundation benefits nerdthusiasts, to discuss a trending employee benefits topic we think our listeners want to know more about. This month, the team takes a deep dive into association […]

Multiemployer Pension Plans Solvency Discussions: What’s Next?

Defined Benefit (DB) Plans Employee Benefits Multiemployer

Multiemployer Pension Solvency Discussions: What’s Next?

Julie Stich, CEBS

29 Nov 201829 Nov 2018

Update: The Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans was charged with developing and releasing proposed legislation by November 30 to resolve multiemployer pension solvency challenges. On November 29, the Committee’s co-chairs announced that more time is needed. According to […]

Wellness

Adding Magic to Your Workplace Wellness Program

Teri Dougherty, CEBS

20 Nov 201826 Aug 2019

A makeover isn’t magical, but it sure can feel that way! Making a single, strategic change to your workplace wellness program can be easy and worthwhile—and a successful makeover, regardless of its recipient, can boost confidence, energy and overall satisfaction! If you […]

Employee Benefits

9 Impactful Benefits Employers Should Consider Offering

Staff

13 Nov 201805 Feb 2019

The current tight job market has organizations looking to stand out from the crowd. One way to do that? By offering highly valued employee benefits that can help employers not only attract and retain talent but also boost overall worker morale while […]

Employee Benefits Health Care

Proposed HRA Regulations Could Change Employer Health Plan Landscape

Lois Gleason, CEBS

08 Nov 201827 Jun 2019

On October 29, 2018, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services (the Departments) together issued a proposed rule that could in the future allow employers to use health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) to reimburse employees for the cost of individual […]

Employee Benefits

Rocking the Vote—Leave Considerations for Employers

Anne Patterson

02 Nov 201801 Nov 2018

The excitement of midterm elections is upon us but before that “I voted” sticker can be proudly displayed, it’s a good idea to review and communicate your policy for employees taking time off to vote. Here’s the deal—There’s no federal law that […]

Employee Benefits Mental Health

5 Steps for Building an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

01 Nov 201831 Oct 2018

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a form of psychosocial intervention in which negative thought patterns are challenged in hopes of altering unwanted behavior patterns, is increasingly being offered online. The online format offers the potential to increase member accessibility, reduce plan costs through […]

Canada Defined Benefit (DB) Plans Pensions

What You Need to Know About the New DBplus and OPTrust Pension Plans

Guest Contributor

24 Oct 2018

“Secure, predictable, pensions for life”—Something that was, until recently, only accorded to civil servants and those few in the private sector with a defined benefit (DB) pension plan is now on offer to all working Canadians through two new pension plan programs: […]

Behavioral Decision Making Canada Employee Benefits Financial Education

How to Overcome 5 Big Challenges and Improve Your Workers’ Health and Finances

Staff

17 Oct 201817 Oct 2018

As a plan sponsor, you offer a variety of benefits to help your employees stay physically and financially well, but like the old saying goes: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” That’s right—Despite your best […]