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Word on Benefits International Foundation Blog AI Compliance Cybersecurity Employee Benefits Webcast Generative AI and Security Implications in the Workplace Anne Newhouse 09 May 2024 09 May 2024 Although artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been used for years to create algorithms, identify patterns and automate processes, certain AI-powered tools are newer and still evolving. One such tool is generative AI. Along with other AI tools, generative AI is gaining use […] Continue Reading.... DOL Employee Benefits FMLA Legislative Paid Leave Parental Leave Regulatory U.S. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update Anne Patterson 08 May 2024 08 May 2024 Back in July of 2023, I wrote a blog on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what plan sponsors needed to know at that time. I was pregnant while writing that first blog and curious not only how the law would impact […] Continue Reading.... Canada Communication Employee Benefits Global Benefits U.S. Work Life Balance In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away Julie Stich, CEBS 01 May 2024 01 May 2024 Over the past several years, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star Wars Day—as in, May the Fourth be with you.” In honor of May the Fourth, we thought it would be fun to continue the rebellion against convention by using Star […] Continue Reading.... Behavioral Decision Making Canada Employee Benefits Human Resources (HR) The Value of Valuegraphics Alyssa Hodder 30 Apr 2024 30 Apr 2024 Do you know what your workers truly value? Valuegraphics expert David Allison, keynote at the upcoming EVOLVE Benefits and Workforce Strategies Summit, shares his thoughts on how employers can harness the power of values to improve workplace culture, attraction and retention. If […] Continue Reading.... Canada Communication Diversity and Inclusion Employee Benefits U.S. Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Steps for Employers Jeff Mason 25 Apr 2024 25 Apr 2024 When it comes to neurodivergence in the workplace, stigma is everywhere. Often, neurotypical people with little outside knowledge or experience have inaccurate assumptions about those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, down syndrome and other forms of neurodivergence. Additionally, these ways of functioning are […] Continue Reading.... Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dependent Care Employee Benefits Mental Health U.S. Wellness What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About the Emerging Mental Health Needs of Youth Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS 24 Apr 2024 24 Apr 2024 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing academic and social pressures, and traumatic events are contributing to a growing […] Continue Reading.... 401(k) Plans Benefits Magazine Defined Benefit (DB) Plans Defined Contribution (DC) Plans Employee Benefits Financial Education Financial Education (U.S.) Financial Wellness Investments U.S. Educating DC Plan Participants for the Long Hike to Retirement Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS 16 Apr 2024 16 Apr 2024 Many years ago, I visited Grand Canyon National Park with my mom and aunt. It was unseasonably hot, but I wanted to walk down into the canyon on the Bright Angel Trail. My companions were not up for the hike, so I […] Continue Reading.... Diversity and Inclusion Employee Benefits Mental Health Webcast Wellness Reducing Loneliness: 4 Action Steps for Employers Amanda Wilke 11 Apr 2024 11 Apr 2024 During the COVID-19 pandemic, people spent a lot of time isolated and indoors, which helped foster an environment where some people now feel lonelier than ever. The result is a loss of social connectedness—the degree to which people feel the social connections […] Continue Reading.... Benefits Magazine Canada Communication Diversity and Inclusion Employee Benefits Global Benefits LGBTQ+ U.S. Building and Designing for DEI: Creating Employee Benefits That Work for All Guest Contributor 09 Apr 2024 09 Apr 2024 Benefits Magazine Extras articles provide you with bonus content on a mix of benefits topics as well as deep dives and analyses on the latest benefit trends and compliance issues. Foundation members can visit ifebp.org/benefitsmagazine to view the full bimonthly print edition of the magazine. Global […] Continue Reading.... Compliance DOL Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Benefits Health Care Mental Health Opioid Abuse U.S. Mental Health Parity—Pitfalls to Avoid Jenny Gartman, CEBS 04 Apr 2024 08 May 2024 Recent DOL reports on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act enforcement indicate pitfalls that plan sponsors should avoid in order to be compliant with parity rules. Learn more about impermissible exclusions of key treatments for MH/SUD and parity enforcement. Continue Reading.... 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