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Benefits to Grow and Support Families: A Ten-Year Look

Anne Patterson

28 May 202628 May 2026

Fertility, family planning and family support benefits have been steadily on the rise as employers seek to attract and retain talent, support workforce well-being and build more inclusive workplaces, according to the International Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey: 2026 Report.

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Organizations Adding More Fertility and Adoption Support

Cara McMullin

22 Aug 202422 Aug 2024

Fertility and family-planning benefits remain top of mind for many organizations as they evaluate benefit packages for the year ahead. The advantages of these benefits include attracting and retaining key talent; saving on health care costs; matching benefits to diversity, equity and […]

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Inclusive Family-Forming Benefits: Definition of Infertility

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

07 Aug 202407 Aug 2024

According to Employee Benefits Survey: 2024 Results, to be released the end of August 2024, 42% of U.S. organizations currently offer fertility benefits (an increase from 40% in 2022). While fertility benefit offerings are more prevalent, there are varied reasons plan participants […]

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Spotlight On: Women’s Health in the Workplace

Anne Patterson

26 Jun 202426 Jun 2024

In June 2023, the labor force participation rate for women in their prime working age (ages 25-54 according to the data) reached an all-time high of 77.8%. Crafting benefits and a supportive work environment for women at every life stage can help create […]