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Men’s Health: How to Raise Awareness at Your Organization

Bella Tomaw

09 Nov 202109 Nov 2021

We all know how the saying goes: “Boys don’t cry.” Unfortunately, we are all also aware of the stigma of and neglected focus on men’s health. November is National Men’s Health Awareness Month, and with it comes various efforts to create a […]

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The Election’s Over, So Now What? Impact on Canadian Employers and Plan Sponsors

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

23 Sep 202123 Sep 2021

After a hotly contested snap election, Canadians once again elected a Liberal minority government. Here’s a quick summary of some of the key elements of the Liberals’ platform that may impact employers and plan sponsors going forward: Labour/Employment Pledging to restore the […]

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Returning to the Workplace? Don’t Lose Sight of Your People Leaders

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

19 Aug 202119 Aug 2021

As I wrote in my blog on empathetic leadership, one positive emerging from the pandemic is that it has refocused attention on human needs—from health and wellness, to financial security. Many employees have struggled psychologically and financially, and employers have responded. But […]

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Using Mental Health Apps as Part of Your Employee Wellness Strategy

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

10 Aug 202109 Aug 2021

Digital mental health tools have been growing in popularity, especially as plans and organizations navigate lockdowns and remote work arrangements that have kept employees apart during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these tools deliver mental health resources, programs and education through self-service […]

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The True Value of Empathetic Leadership

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

14 Jul 202114 Jul 2021

We know that leaders set the tone from the top. So when it comes to building a culture of empathy, trust and mutual respect, what example is your leadership setting? Research shows there is a connection between empathetic leadership and employee attraction […]

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What to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Benefits Strategy

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

15 Jun 202115 Jun 2021

From traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) to bots that use artificial intelligence, the range of options to address worker mental health challenges has grown. What should employers and plan sponsors consider when deciding which mental health benefits tools to use and promote? […]

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Changes in Health Care Claims Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Justin Held, CEBS

10 Jun 202109 Jun 2021

Over the past year, the International Foundation has surveyed U.S. organizations on three separate occasions to examine the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the most recent edition, respondents were asked about changes in the number of health care claims over this […]

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How Have Women Been Challenged During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

06 May 202111 May 2021

“How can I work and take care of my kids? I don’t have any childcare right now.” “Sorry, honey, but you’ll have to wait until after this Zoom call.” “I didn’t have time to write that report today, but I’ll work a […]

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Employee Well-Being Tips for Times of Crisis and Beyond

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

20 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

In a typical year, the top causes of stress affecting employee well-being are generally money, physical health, work and relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, is anything but typical, and it has exacerbated many of these issues and more, including mental health, […]

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7 Tips to Help Your Employees Build Resilience

Anne Patterson

06 Apr 202106 Apr 2021

Benefits professionals know that mental health was already a growing focus for benefit plans even before the pandemic, and now it will continue to be of heightened importance for years to come. That’s why this Employee Benefits Day, the Foundation is focusing […]