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Ten Ways Employers Can Battle Isolation and Loneliness
The holiday season causes many of us to consider those around us who may be experiencing loneliness. The fact, however, is though the sense of loneliness may be heightened
What’s in Your Benefit Wallet?
It’s that time of year to plan a budget. Although it is not New Years yet, many of us need to decide how we want to use our
What’s There to Give Thanks For?
This year and to be candid, the last three years have been the most challenging of my 55 years of life and 30 years of marriage. Life experiences demanded
Why Is Self-care So Difficult?
One of the major components of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for helping someone experiencing a non-crisis mental health challenge is to encourage the individual to engage
The Benefit Company Enters Strategic Partnership with IMA Financial Group
(DENVER – Oct. 9, 2023) IMA Financial Group, a North American insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage and wealth management, has entered a strategic partnership
Compliance Update Regarding Gag Clauses
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) continues to roll out plan sponsor responsibilities. A current compliance item on the horizon is the “Gag Clause Prohibition Requirement.” Although this requirement TECHNICALLY
The Most Underutilized Value Creation Lever for Private Equity Firms
The last decade was strong for Private Equity, with deal multiples shooting up 50 to 60 percent between the 2010s and the 2020s. But things have changed, and competition
I Took a Walk with A.I.
A.I. seems to be everywhere you turn right now. It’s the latest shiny object for screen-entranced people to spend time attempting to understand and harvest its power. I’m no
How to Find Lunch & Learn Wellness Speakers on a Limited Budget
I am often asked to recommend Lunch & Learn speakers for employers. Often, these requests for speakers are centered on a wellness topic. “We would like to have a
Communication: The Common Thread
This week I had a wonderful conversation with a Human Resources Business Partner for a large global organization. It was a delightful discussion because we both run on optimism
The Miracle of the Anchor
Ever since COVID or what I commonly refer to as “lockdown”, I’ve expressed to others in my closest circle of friends and family my diminished sense of time. Remembering
My Favorite Podcasts for Wellbeing
Commuting across Atlanta does not need to be a waste of time as I often take the commute as an opportunity for self-care and enhancing my understanding of wellbeing.