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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.

“What this tool does uniquely is it takes the depersonalized delivery of benefits and really helps the individual determine how best to get the most out of their benefits,” says Voya’s Andrew Frend.

Sixty-percent of parents say they have no idea how they’re going to keep their children occupied all summer, according to data from the American Psychological Association.

The coffee giant has introduced several new mental health benefits including free Headspace subscriptions and 20 mental health sessions with a therapist a year for free.