March 8th marks International Women’s Day — a time to recognize the achievements of women and reflect on how we can continue to support equity in the workplace.

Group benefit and group savings programs play a meaningful role in that support.

Comprehensive health coverage, mental health resources, parental leave benefits, and disability protection help provide financial security during life’s most important (and sometimes most challenging) moments. Additionally, group retirement and savings plans empower women to build long-term financial independence and close retirement savings gaps. As employers, offering thoughtful and inclusive benefit plans is more than a competitive advantage — it’s a commitment to supporting women at every stage of their careers and lives.

We’re excited to announce that RBC Insurance is now integrated into the benefitsConnect Operating System and benefitsConnect App!

Adding RBC expands our carrier network, giving clients greater flexibility in plan design, pricing options, and overall benefit strategy — all while remaining on the same streamlined system they already use.

With multiple carriers housed within benefitsConnect, organizations can explore competitive options without disrupting their existing processes. Enrollment, reporting, quarterly monitoring, and enhanced HR services all remain centralized and consistent.

This expansion strengthens our commitment to delivering flexible, future-ready benefit solutions — backed by proactive support and a seamless administrative experience.

Building financial literacy is a lifelong journey and can feel more overwhelming than ever in an era of social media influencers, AI, and widespread misinformation. In the spirit of supporting Financial Wellness, benefitsConnect has compiled a selection of trusted financial education resources that you can share with employees, that we confidently recommend to help you or employees make informed and empowered decisions. Please do share the link below with employees. 

Financial stress remains one of the leading causes of employee anxiety, distraction, and absenteeism. Rising living costs, debt management, and retirement concerns can weigh heavily on your team — impacting both wellbeing and productivity.

Many employers are surprised to learn that their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes valuable financial wellness supports such as:

Financial Education and Resources: Access to financial literacy workshops, online tools, and budgeting resources that help employees build confidence and improve money management skills.

Confidential Counseling: Professional financial counselors who provide personalized advice and support to employees facing financial challenges.

Debt Management Assistance: Programs or referrals that help employees develop practical strategies to manage and reduce debt.

Benefits Navigation: Guidance to help employees better understand and maximize their employer-sponsored benefits, including retirement plans and health savings accounts.

When employees feel more in control of their financial situation, stress decreases, engagement improves, and overall workplace morale benefits.

If you would like support reviewing or promoting the financial wellness resources available within your current EAP, I’d be happy to help.

If you currently have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place, we encourage you to actively promote it to all employees. Regular communication and reminders help ensure your team is aware of the valuable support and resources available to them.

If you need promotional materials or would like to explore implementing an EAP for your organization, please reach out to your Advisor or Client Success Representative — we’re here to help.