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Brokers play a key role in helping plan sponsors establish a healthier workplace, but one main problem still affects employers today — dealing with the lack of resources that are available to improve employee health and productivity at the workplace, according to a white paper from The Standard.
“The Future of Absence and Disability Management, Part 2: Continuing the Conversation” identifies two other major problems employers struggle with concerning employee absence and productivity:
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Advisers who treat absence as a strategic discipline, not a vendor handoff, will have a stronger story to tell and a more valuable role to play.
Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.
When parents are able to get ahead of pediatric health conditions, medical costs, personal stress and presence at work can all be improved.
The objective is to have a clear view of baseline vs. current Rx trend, documented savings tied to interventions and a reconciliation check on guarantees and rebates.
A meaningful treatment strategy prioritizes early access, trusted guidance and right-site care before pain escalates into imaging, injections, surgery or long-term disability.
