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Meeting the Benefit Needs of Your LGBTQ+ Plan Members
Cara McMullin
 

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Canada and the U.S., a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and their history, culture and contributions. To honor this month, we are revisiting a helpful article about how plan sponsors can be […]

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Communicating DEI: Five Critical Questions
Tim Hennessy
 

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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What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About Social Determinants of Health
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

The events of the last two years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, have increased awareness of the impact certain social determinants can have on people’s health. In their article, “Benefit Plan Design: Focusing on Social Determinants of Health” in the […]

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How Gender Inclusivity Can Benefit Plan Sponsors and Members
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How Gender Inclusivity Can Benefit Plan Sponsors and Members
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
 

Increasingly, U.S. and Canadian plan sponsors are offering gender affirmation and gender reassignment benefits as a way to attract and retain top talent, improve mental health outcomes, and foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. “Above all, [these benefits are] about removing barriers […]

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With an Eye on the Future, Employers Shift Benefit Priorities
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With an Eye on the Future, Employers Shift Benefit Priorities
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
 

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have shifted their strategic benefit priorities toward workforce and business resilience. This has included adding or expanding employee benefits for remote work and virtual health care. In addition, employers looking to the future […]

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