DEI Archives - Word on Benefits

Inclusive Family-Forming Benefits: Surrogacy Reimbursement Programs

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

20 Jun 202308 Dec 2023

Fertility and family-forming benefits are top of mind for many organizations, whether it’s to stay competitive in attracting and retaining key talent or match benefits to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals. Surrogacy reimbursement programs are one such benefit that may particularly […]

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The Rise of Gender-Affirmation Health Care Benefits

Anne Patterson

11 May 202318 Oct 2023

Gender-affirmation health care benefit offerings have been on the rise over the past seven years, according to survey data from the International Foundation. Up from 12 percent in 2016, 30 percent of U.S. employers now offer the benefit. I spoke with Julie […]

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2022 Year in Review: Benefits Past, Present and Future

Anne Patterson

22 Dec 202227 Jan 2023

Here in the benefits world, there doesn’t seem to be a slow year. The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode takes a look at the top benefits stories of the past year which has become our year-end tradition. Hear how the team did […]

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How to Create a More Inclusive Environment for Indigenous Peoples

Alyssa Hodder

12 Jul 202212 Jul 2022

An interview with Kelly Lendsay, president & CEO of Indigenous Works, provides practical tips for organizations to navigate the complex world of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Alyssa HodderDirector, Education and Outreach – Canada Keeping Up With The Word on Benefits:

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Communicating DEI: Five Critical Questions

Tim Hennessy

17 May 202217 May 2022

Many companies have made progressive changes to their approach in recruiting, hiring and management to make the workplace an environment where everyone can succeed. While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have long been valued by employees looking for a sense of belonging […]

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Stronger Organizations: Your Role in Diversity and Inclusion

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

25 May 202123 Jul 2021

Today marks one year since George Floyd was killed. His death sparked nationwide protests and renewed social justice movements and conversations around race. For organizations across the U.S. and Canada, the last 12 months have been a time to examine how to embrace […]

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A Growing Number of Employers Offer Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

Anne Patterson

18 May 202117 Jun 2021

Update: On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day is now the 12th legal public holiday in the United States, and the first one created since Martin Luther King […]

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Set—and Measure—Specific Goals to Improve Your Investments in DEI

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

11 May 202111 May 2021

Investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have consistently been mentioned as a top goal for companies in 2021—with studies to back up the relationship between improved DEI and improved business metrics—but a survey of 800-plus human resources (HR) professionals revealed that […]