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Navigating Uncertainty

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

14 Sep 202314 Sep 2023

In today’s business environment, change is constant. Earning a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) designation can help benefits professionals improve their ability to manage organizational change. The self-study CEBS courses provide critical knowledge and skills to scan the environment and strategically tailor benefit […]

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23 Reasons to Earn Your CEBS in 2023 – From Your Peers

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

29 Dec 202206 Jan 2023

As a new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your goals and set a course for your professional development. Resolve to begin something completely new! As a benefits professional, now is the time to grow what you know and […]

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Countering the Great Resignation Through Education

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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? […]

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21 Reasons to Earn Your CEBS in 2021—From Your Peers

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

17 Dec 202016 Dec 2020

As a new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your goals and set a course for your professional development. This is the year you resolve to begin something completely new. As a benefits professional, now is the time to […]

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What’s Your CEBS Story?

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

18 Nov 202017 Nov 2020

Meet CEBS designation holder Monica Desai! Learn more about Monica’s CEBS journey and how earning the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® designation has shaped her career. Monica on how pursuing the CEBS designation demonstrated that she’s a lifelong learner and an expert in […]

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CEBS: Now Is a Great Time to Invest in Yourself

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

30 Sep 202029 Sep 2020

What do you gain when you earn your CEBS designation? Every year, we ask graduates many questions to learn about their experience with the CEBS designation and their professional development in a cohort survey. Nearly 500 individuals from the United States and Canada […]

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Two Paths to Reporting CEBS Compliance Credits

Staff

07 Nov 201929 Mar 2021

It’s been a while since I earned my Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) designation, so when it comes to staying CEBS Compliant, I’m all in. I want others to know that I keep my benefits knowledge current, year after year. As with […]

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What to Do When You Don’t Pass Your CEBS Exam

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

24 Sep 201913 Apr 2021

Attempting something challenging and worthwhile takes a lot of courage. From the onset, you’re taking a risk. There’s a chance you might fail, but even if that happens, you know that you’ll grow on your journey. You’re dedicated and determined. You set out to achieve a […]