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New Survey Results Are In—Organizations Committing to Hybrid Work

Anne Patterson

15 Dec 202215 Dec 2022

As the dust of the pandemic settles, over half of employers will maintain remote work options as 2023 approaches, according to a new report from the International Foundation. The Employee Benefits Survey results show the popularity of flexible work arrangements and decline […]

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Four-Day Workweek: Pros, Cons and Implementation

Cara McMullin

06 Dec 202227 Jan 2023

As employers do more to support employees’ mental health and work/life balance, the four-day workweek has become a front-runner among evolving workplace considerations. In this competitive labor market, the marked benefits of the four-day schedule promote a culture of employee well-being. The […]

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The Next Big Thing: How Employers Can Prepare

Anne Patterson

13 May 202213 May 2022

In early April, the International Foundation hosted the webcast Innovation and the Future of Remote/Hybrid Work. We were lucky enough to bring in Alex Willis, chief executive officer at Leadership Surge LLC. He challenged us to change the way we think about […]

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Five Challenges Paid Time Off Could Help Solve

Anne Newhouse

26 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

In 2022, employees expect their benefits to address flexibility as much as they expect health and retirement benefits. Many employers are starting to realize that flexibility will affect the future of their workforce, prompting them to consider incorporating remote and hybrid work […]

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National Employee Benefits Day: Your Benefits, Reimagined.

Anne Patterson

05 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

The past two years have altered the workforce like never before. From the increase in remote work to the “Great Resignation,” you and your organization’s benefit plans have been shining in the spotlight. It’s National Employee Benefits Day! The International Foundation […]

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Five Ways to Bring a Little Hygge to Your Workspace

Anne Patterson

11 Jan 202210 Jan 2022

The concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) has been gaining popularity across the U.S. and Canada over the past couple of years ,and I’m here for it. It’s a Danish word roughly translated into English as “coziness.” Practicing hygge help lower anxiety, depression […]

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How Can We Get People Back? Return to Workplace Tips

Alyssa Hodder

02 Dec 202102 Dec 2021

After months of planning, you and your HR team are finally implementing your organization’s return-to-the-workplace strategy. You feel you have been deliberate and thoughtful in your approach, and you’ve been clear and timely in your communications so that your people know what […]

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Is Your Organization Ready to Return to the Workplace? Ask Yourself These Three Questions.

Alyssa Hodder

05 Oct 202105 Oct 2021

Many Canadian employers are starting to implement their return-to-the-workplace plans this fall. But with rising COVID cases and the added stress of the COVID variants, the transition is becoming more challenging. For example, Ontario has implemented a vaccine certification mandate, meaning that […]

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As Remote Work Becomes Normal, Could the Office Be a New Employee Benefit?

jonasl

09 Sep 202109 Sep 2021

Over the past 18 months, a lot has been said about remote work and the future of the office—and with good reason. The ability to work remotely has the potential to reshape how we live and work in ways we haven’t seen […]

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

Alyssa Hodder

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 […]