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Press Room
Is your next story covering an employee benefits-related topic? You’ve come to the right place. For over 60 years, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has provided objective, in-depth employee benefits research and information. We love connecting media with difficult-to-find benefits survey data and subject matter experts to provide additional background.
Press Releases
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GLP-1 Drug Coverage in Canada
February 14, 2024
A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals results from a group of Canadian employers regarding considerations and coverage for GLP-1 drugs, which have historically been used to treat diabetes and are increasingly being used to treat obesity.
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From Parental to Bereavement: New Data on Paid Leave Trends in the U.S.
January 30, 2024
The Paid Leave in the Workplace 2024 Survey Report provides a glimpse into what organizations are offering for vacation, sick leave, parental leave and bereavement leave.
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WELCOA and the National Wellness Institute (NWI) Announce New Partnership
January 18, 2024
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Employers Grapple with Claims Costs versus Outcomes of GLP-1 Drugs
November 14, 2023
Though GLP-1 drugs have a high price tag, they currently represent only 6.9% of annual claims, according to survey respondents. Employers can take this information into account when designing long-and short-term benefit strategies.
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and WorldatWork Announce New Partnership
November 09, 2023
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Canadian HR Reporter - Disney changes hybrid work policy
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Research Reports
The International Foundation's research team takes trending topics in all areas of employee benefits and provides an in-depth look at the benefits employers are offering and the trends shaping the workplace. Members of the media can contact us directly to obtain complimentary copies of survey reports.
Employee Benefits Survey: 2022 Results
This survey report is the eighth in a series examining employee benefit offerings from corporations, public employers and multiemployer benefit plans across the United States.
Salary and Total Rewards Changes for 2023 Pulse Survey
This pulse survey is designed to help plan sponsors prepare for 2023 by benchmarking their total rewards against what other organizations are planning.
Health Care Costs Pulse Survey: 2024 Cost Trend
This pulse survey is designed to help plan sponsors navigate the changing landscape and to learn about considerations for U.S. employers regarding health care costs for the coming year.
Press Contact
Credentialed media may contact the Communications Team for expert sources to interview as well as survey data access, press passes to conferences and other information.
Anne Patterson
(262) 373-7614
[email protected]
Cara McMullin
(262) 373-7634
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Bella Fonseca
(262) 373-7615
[email protected]
Topics Covered
- No Surprises Act
- SECURE Act 2.0
- Inflation Reduction Act
- ACA Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Care Costs
- Participant Directed Retirement Accounts
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Leave
- Obesity Care Benefits
- ESG Investments
- Pension Funding
- Post-Dobbs Reproductive Coverage
- Wellness Programs
- Mental Health at Work
- Family-Forming Benefits
- Phased Retirement Programs
- Self-Funded Health Plans
- Cybersecurity for Benefit Plans
- Cryptocurrency Investments
- 401(k) Participant Notice Requirements
- FMLA
- Benefit Committee Structure
- PBM Contracting
- Dependent Audits