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The overall impact of the crisis adds uncertainty about projected costs.

The Big Four firm says they wanted to recognize the challenges parents and caregivers are facing during the pandemic.

Companies are already losing critical talent, and employers can not sit idle waiting for a resolution, or worse, leave it up to the parents to figure out. It’s on every employer to come to the table with creative solutions.

As the human and pet bond strengthens, employees are looking for benefits that help them care for their furry companions.

Employees expect wellness programs that add value. Due to the ripple effects of COVID-19, those programs will need to be more flexible than ever.

“The world as we all knew it changed in a very short amount of time this spring and continues to evolve as the pandemic remains an ongoing reality,” says Jonathan Finkelstein, CEO of Credly.

From providing accessible tools to better employee training, here are some top strategies employers can employ to support staff with special needs.

Just because it’s not safe to be outside doesn’t mean employees can’t help working parents schedule a plethora of activities to keep kids busy while they work.

Both employer clients and CVS employees will have access to an app that helps people manage their anxiety and stress.

“The U.S. desperately needs more care policies, spending, and federal and state infrastructure, so that Americans with care responsibilities can stay in the workforce,” says Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy.