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## [Blog Article 3: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and its Impact on Retirement Plans](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/diversity-equity-inclusion-in-retirement-plans)

- Bjork Group
- February 14, 2022

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Today’s workforce spans a variety of abilities, skills, experiences and cultural backgrounds that bring exceptional value. It is beneficial to understand and recognize these differences to achieve exceptional results. This remains true when offering, communicating and promoting your company’s retirement plan. 

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### [Blog Article 2: Do ESGs Fit Into Our Retirement Plan?](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/esgs-in-retirement-plans)

- Bjork Group
- January 24, 2022

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*The value-driven workplace and its implications for retirement plans*

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### [Who’s on Your Retirement Plan Committee?](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/whos-on-your-retirement-plan-committee)

- Bjork Group
- November 8, 2021

![BJORKG~2](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BJORKG~2.jpg?width=2917&name=BJORKG~2.jpg)Retirement plan committees are super important; they set the direction and priorities of the company’s retirement plan. These actions (or inactions) can have a huge impact on how successful employees are at preparing for retirement.

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### [The Tale of Two Economies: Promoting Workplace Benefits in a K-Shaped Economy](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/the-tale-of-two-economies-promoting-workplace-benefits-in-a-k-shaped-economy)

- Bjork Group
- October 25, 2021

![Bjork Group\_Sean Bjork\_K-Shaped Economy (1)](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_K-Shaped%20Economy%20(1).jpg?width=2917&name=Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_K-Shaped%20Economy%20(1).jpg)More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of recovery in the U.S. Millions of vaccines have been administered, businesses and offices are reopening and life is starting to look more like it did pre-pandemic.

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### [5 Ways Total Rewards Can Help Recruit Top Talent](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/5-ways-total-rewards-can-help-recruit-top-talent)

- Bjork Group
- July 27, 2020

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A good total rewards program helps you attract and retain the best possible talent for your organization. Add a great workplace culture and environment and you could be on your way to becoming an employer of choice among job-seekers.

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### [Q3 2020 News and Information for Employers](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/q3-2020-news-and-information-for-employers)

- Bjork Group
- July 13, 2020

![Headline Image - Q3 2020 Lift Retirement](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headline%20Image%20-%20Q3%202020%20Lift%20Retirement.jpg?width=1400&name=Headline%20Image%20-%20Q3%202020%20Lift%20Retirement.jpg)

The first half of this year has been like nothing we have ever seen before --from record high employment to record unemployment, stimulus packages, the CARES Act, and of course the pandemic itself!

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### [5 Steps to Create a Financial Wellness Program](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/5-steps-to-create-a-financial-wellness-program)

- Bjork Group
- May 18, 2020

![Headline Image - 5 Steps to Create a Financial Wellness Program](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headline%20Image%20-%205%20Steps%20to%20Create%20a%20Financial%20Wellness%20Program.jpg?width=1400&name=Headline%20Image%20-%205%20Steps%20to%20Create%20a%20Financial%20Wellness%20Program.jpg)

In today’s economy, Americans are worried about their finances, and it spills over into every aspect of their lives, even their work.

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### [How a Financial Wellness Program Can Improve Company Culture](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/how-a-financial-wellness-program-can-improve-company-culture)

- Bjork Group
- May 4, 2020

![Headline Image - How a Financial Wellness Program Can Improve Company Culture](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headline%20Image%20-%20How%20a%20Financial%20Wellness%20Program%20Can%20Improve%20Company%20Culture.jpg?width=1400&name=Headline%20Image%20-%20How%20a%20Financial%20Wellness%20Program%20Can%20Improve%20Company%20Culture.jpg)

Employers recognize that financial stress is taking a toll on their workforce — and their bottom line. Financial wellness can help improve employees’ fiscal well-being and reduce stress by providing the education and tools they need to help them

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### [The Link Between Employee Productivity, Health, and Financial Stress](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/the-link-between-employee-productivity-health-and-financial-stress)

- Bjork Group
- April 27, 2020

![Headline Image - Financial Wellness and the Link Between Employee Productivity, Health, and Stress](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headline%20Image%20-%20Financial%20Wellness%20and%20the%20Link%20Between%20Employee%20Productivity%2c%20Health%2c%20and%20Stress.jpg?width=1400&name=Headline%20Image%20-%20Financial%20Wellness%20and%20the%20Link%20Between%20Employee%20Productivity%2c%20Health%2c%20and%20Stress.jpg)

If you think financial wellness programs are a fad, think again. The industry consensus is that financial wellness not only produces results for employees, but it positively influences company bottom lines.

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### [Enrolling In Your Benefits Just Got Easier](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/easy_mobile_enrollment)

- Bjork Group
- August 8, 2017

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