Employers want help supporting wellness efforts

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 1 Min Read

Addressing employee well-being continues to be a major topic of conversation for HR and benefits pros more than a year into the pandemic.

Employers are rolling out benefits that address concerns around retirement planning, financial wellness, mental health support and more. Industry experts shared their insight into these topics in Employee Benefit News’ top Views pieces from April.

Delaying retirement has become common for many Americans, either because they saved too little or they just want to continue working because they enjoy it. Others go in the opposite direction. They retire early — sometimes out of choice but often because their health or the economy forces it.

While early retirement might sound appealing, it can be a struggle for those who don’t have sufficient income to pay their bills. That is why if you are weighing the pros and cons of early retirement, you need to get a good handle on your potential sources of income.

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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