Plans & Trusts

by Tracy Brower, Ph.D.
Employer support for caregiving—and well-being, more broadly—can boost employee attraction, recruitment and engagement. Strategies such as offering increased flexibility, recognition and support programs can make a big difference for employees working to meet caregiving demands.

by Dr. John S. Gaal and Cal Beyer
Awareness surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has grown over the last decade. Dr. John S. Gaal, a longtime construction educator, and Cal Beyer, a management consultant in the construction risk/insurance industry, explain that construction workers are among the employees at higher risk for these conditions and, therefore, employee benefit funds, apprenticeship funds and employers should be aware of the risks and implications. Gaal and Beyer interviewed a panel of experts on TBIs and CTE, and their responses are reflected in this article.