Workplace culture

Beyond health benefits: Pet benefits expansion reflects changing culture

By Bruce Shutan

Published November 11, 2025 8:00 AM EST Updated November 11, 2025 1:37 PM EST 4 Min Read

Key Insight: Learn how pet benefits are shifting voluntary benefits strategy to boost retention among younger workers.
What’s at Stake: Missed adoption risks losing younger talent and undermining holistic employee well-being strategies.
Expert Quote: “Pet benefits pull employees into enrollment,” says Eric Silverman, founder of Voluntary Disruption.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Bruce Shutan

Contributing writer

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

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