International Day of Education
For many of us, education is a normal process that we embark on, from K-12. At least in the U.S., it is mandatory and aims to be standardized across the country, so that regardless of what state you’re raised in, you will ideally be on the same playing field as other students of your same age. The touted value of education is “to prepare you for the real world” which loosely translates to “to […]
Top 5 Disasters of 2025: How EAFs Provided Support Worldwide
Throughout last year, I reviewed hundreds of Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) applications and saw how disasters and unexpected hardships disrupted lives around the world. I witnessed resilience repeatedly, with people finding the strength to prevail despite loss and uncertainty. These are not distant stories; they come from our neighbors, our friends, and our families. Seeing […]
Crisis-ready: How Americares helps your employees prepare for disasters
From natural disasters to mental health struggles, no one wants to face hardships in their life, but it’s best to be prepared in case of crisis. Many companies create crisis plans for their businesses, plotting out how they’ll respond to disasters, negative press, or revenue dips. But are you planning how you’ll help prepare your employees to handle crises? Our partner Americares is […]
The importance of the CFC today

Federal employees are drawn to their work by a strong sense of purpose — serving the country, making a better world, and contributing to a mission-centered workplace. Year after year, these ideals are reflected in the outpouring of generosity through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), whether giving, volunteering, or leading the campaign as managers and […]