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Important employee benefits in a hybrid workplace

Pre-pandemic employee benefits like health insurance and retirement funds were always top of mind. These cornerstones remain important in a pandemic era.

Employees seeking pet-friendly workplaces, benefits: survey

More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of U.S. employees said they want their employer to offer paid leave after adopting a new pet, according to a new survey by LiveCareer.

SEB welcomes Sandeep Piplani as the new India Country Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sandeep Piplani as Country Director, India! Sandeep is a determined and strategic leader with 17+ years of experience in leading high performing global teams supporting U.S. and Canadian benefits. He holds a Master of Computer Application (MCA) and a Master of in Data Science and PMP and Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications.

If You’re Not Sure What Workplace Microaggressions Look Like, Here Are 7 Examples

The best way to demystify microaggressions is through example so here are 7 examples of some of the most common racial workplace microaggressions.

Spotlight Value of Benefits Package During Open Enrollment

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of helping employees maintain physical, mental and financial health, making this year's open enrollment period a critical time for employers to think about the benefits they're providing.

SEB admin achieves ISO 27001 certification

SEB has achieved ISO 27001:2013 Certification for its Information Security Management System (“ISMS“). This certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest level of internal compliance and security and our Clients and Partners can feel confident that we take the protection of their data seriously.

7 frequently asked questions about severance pay

Here are some of the most common questions on severance pay HR leaders should be prepared to answer.

10 Questions for Employees Choosing a Health Plan

To help employees gain insights about their benefits during the upcoming open enrollment season, ask them to consider major health and relationship changes before making their selections.

SEB enrolls in the Great Place to Work Certification Program

SEB Administrative Services Inc. (SEB) has enrolled in the Great Place to Work® Certification Program. Once certified, the highest-ranking Certified Workplaces will be eligible to compete for the 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada lists including demography and industry specific Best Workplaces lists!. An online survey will be distributed to all colleagues.

Great Place to Work® Canada (GPTW) is an independent research firm and will guarantee your anonymity. All surveys are sent directly to GPTW so no one from SEB will see your responses. Any reports provided by GPTW to SEB include aggregate results only. The survey will be open for a two-week period starting January 31st, 2022.

If you have any questions about the survey at any point please contact hr@seb-admin.com.

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How to Explain High-Deductible Plans

It’s important to provide clear communication that helps employees understand High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) for employer-sponsored health coverage.

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How to Reduce Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

No matter how much we might not want to admit it, unconscious biases influence a vast majority of our decisions.