Earlier this year, I experienced a mental health crisis. I spent five nights at an in-patient program. This was followed by over six weeks at a partial hospitalization facility, which… Read more >
Bryan Zoran, CEBS
August 18, 2022
Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, virtual mental health benefits, workplace wellness
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Workers faced new or heightened challenges to their physical, mental and financial well-being over the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of those challenges are still lingering. Workplace wellness benefits were forced… Read more >
Anne Patterson
July 21, 2022
Communication, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, wellness, wellness programs, workplace wellness
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Stigma can be one of the greatest barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace, especially for employees with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Eliminating stigma… Read more >
Anne Patterson
May 5, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, workplace wellness
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Mental health and substance use disorders continue to be a concern for employers. As the pandemic is about to enter its third year, many express a heightened need for mental… Read more >
Cara McMullin
January 19, 2022
Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, U.S., Wellnessemployee assistance program, employee wellness, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, Mental Health Parity
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In less than two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new mental health challenges or intensified existing issues for workers across the United States and Canada. Organizations are expanding and… Read more >
Anne Patterson
August 24, 2021
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., WellnessCOVID-19, employee wellness, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, substance abuse, workplace wellness
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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… Read more >
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
August 10, 2021
Canada, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellnessemployee health, employee wellness, Health Care, health care technology, mental health, mental health benefits, mental health coverage, mental health crisis, mental health in the workplace, workplace wellness
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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… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
June 15, 2021
Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., WellnessCognitive Behavioral Therapy, culture of wellness, employee assistance program, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, employee health, employee wellness, health and wellness, mental health, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, virtual mental health benefits, wellness, wellness programs, wellness ROI, workplace wellness, workplace wellness programs
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Health care benefits remain a critical part of the relationship between employers and workers, especially during these times of rapid change and uncertainty. In addition to serving as an important… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
March 31, 2021
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, U.S., Wellnessdental, dental plan, dependent care, fertility health care benefits, Health Care, health care benefits, health care plan, health coverage, health insurance, health reimbursement arrangement, health savings account, mental health, mental health coverage, orthodontia, prescription drug benefits, prescription drug plan, prescription drug therapy, prescription drugs, self-funded health plans
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The pandemic has brought new workforce situations requiring new solutions to the forefront of our daily lives. Innovative and proactive employee benefits can answer some of these current challenges. We’re… Read more >
Julie Stich, CEBS
March 17, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Mental Health, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellnessdiversity and inclusion, employee assistance program, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report, employee benefits package, employee wellness, fertility health care benefits, gender transition, gender-reassignment, health care benefits, mental health, mental health coverage, mental health in the workplace, most valued employee benefits, Pet Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, Pets at Work, student loan assistance benefits, student loan debt, student loan repayment, transgender-inclusive
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If you’re a regular Talking Benefits listener, you know we’ve frequently covered the topic of mental well-being. This is because of the significant impact this issue has throughout our country… Read more >
Anne Patterson
March 11, 2021
Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S., Wellnessessential health benefits, health and wellness, mental health, mental health coverage, mental health crisis, mental health in the workplace, podcast, talking benefits podcast, wellness, workplace wellness
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