Today's blog offers statistics for 401(k) plan benchmarking, revealing recruiting and retention trends, highlighting areas for plan improvement, and providing a framework for making adjustments. The post 2025 Statistics for 401(k) Plan Benchmarking appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is expanding access to dental care, and while patients have enrolled with enthusiasm, some concerns have emerged due to administrative burdens, reimbursement structures and the challenges of enrolling dental professionals. The post Canada’s Dental Plan: From Promise to Practice appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
Encouraging the use of paid time off strengthens workforce performance, morale and long-term organizational health. The post Beat Burnout Before Fall: Smart Strategies to Boost PTO Use appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
As the cost of health care continues to rise and employers contemplate their upcoming health insurance renewals, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications remain top of mind. While GLP-1 use is not new for conditions like diabetes or obesity, the utilization of these medications […] The post GLP-1s in Group Health Plans: What’s on the Watchlist appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
Collective investment trusts (CITs) have become increasingly popular investment options for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans as fiduciaries seek to lower investment management fees. The post The Rise of CITs: What ERISA Plan Fiduciaries Should Know appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
During the COVID-19 pandemic, working parents and caregivers struggled at home and at work, and the economy at large reeled, navigating the unpredictable. Who among us would have expected it would take a pandemic to illustrate the critical need for reliable child […] The post Child Care Benefits: A Competitive Advantage Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
U.S. employers project a median health care cost increase of 10% for 2026, according to new survey results from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The post Employers Project 10% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2026 appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
The Social Security Act marks its 90th anniversary this year. Learn how employers can help help educate workers about the role Social Security benefits may play in their retirement income.| Word on Benefits
Learn techniques employers can use to enhance engagement in recognition, professional development, wellness, leadership, and other strategic human resource and total rewards programs. The post Benefit Program Management for a Global and Diverse Workforce appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
The Department of Labor recently announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration intends to help smaller employers that want to offer retirement benefits choose a high-quality, low-cost option known as a pooled employer plan. The post Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) Questions to Ask When Selecting appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide when withdrawal liability assumptions must be adopted, impacting multiemployer pension plans and contributing employers.| Word on Benefits
Aging impacts us both personally and professionally, highlighting the vital role workplaces play in supporting employees and plan participants.| Word on Benefits
Today's blog emphasizes the importance of digital balance for organizations and strategies for preventing digital burnout in employees.| Word on Benefits
Today's blog shares strategies for extended health coverage plans to consider as drug plan costs are projected to increase between 6% and 9%.| Word on Benefits
Today's blog shares findings from the Workplace Wellness and Financial Education: 2025 Survey Report, revealing details about current initiatives and insights into the changing needs of employees.| Word on Benefits
Learn how the employee benefits industry will be impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.| Word on Benefits
Today's blog covers workplace accommodations and rights for employees and employers including best practices and compliance resources for the disability management process.| Word on Benefits
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A new survey report reveals the operations and staffing practices of corporate benefits departments across the United States.| Word on Benefits
