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Communication Inspiration: The Benefits Hub

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

29 Oct 202429 Oct 2024

What actions can you take to ensure benefits plan members use the programs offered by your organization and value your investment in their well-being? As technology and members’ communication preferences keep evolving, trustees and plan sponsors need to continuously evolve their communication […]

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In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away

Julie Stich, CEBS

01 May 202401 May 2024

Over the past several years, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star Wars Day—as in, “May the Fourth be with you.” In honor of May the Fourth, we thought it would be fun to continue the rebellion against convention by using Star […]

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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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Could ChatGPT Be Used in Employee Benefits?

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

15 Jun 202315 Jun 2023

Over the last several months, you may have felt a mixture of amazement and apprehension over the hype surrounding ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, and its potential impact on everything from homework assignments to jobs. Experts in the employee benefits […]

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In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away

Julie Stich, CEBS

04 May 202309 May 2023

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Magazine Extra: Benefits Touch Points—Communicating When It Matters

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18 Jan 202310 Mar 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 […]

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Post-Dobbs Employer Actions: New Survey Results

Staff

14 Jul 202214 Jul 2022

Over one in four employers is exploring the expansion of covered abortion services, according to a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The Post-Dobbs Employer Coverage: July 2022 Pulse Survey revealed current abortion coverage offerings and future considerations. […]

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PBGC Releases Special Financial Assistance Final Rule

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

08 Jul 202210 Nov 2022

Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to pay benefits to their participants, PBGC and Department of Labor officials say. […]

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Parlez-vous français? What Bill 96 Means for Employers

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

03 Jun 202203 Jun 2022

Quebec recently passed Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, which modifies the Quebec Charter of the French Language. Designed to support and promote the primary status of the French language in the province of Quebec, this […]

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Countering the Great Resignation Through Education

SandyT

24 May 202224 May 2022

When asked how The Great Resignation of 2021 affected their organizations, one in three respondents indicated it is “somewhat or very difficult” to retain good talent (According to this Bamboo HR survey report). What can organizations do to respond to this challenge? […]