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Most employers believe their benefits are inclusive or equitable until an employee who’s trying to access it points out the flaws, says Lisa Greenbaum, the chief client officer at Progyny.
Employees are grateful to their animal companions for keeping their mental health high as they navigate the new normal of working from home.
“Silence is not going to work,” says Tammy Fennessy, director of benefits for American Eagle Outfitters. “We view silence as an acceptance of racism — it’s not helping the cause.”
Early retirement has been a key driver in the decline in labor-force participation due to COVID-19.
Before the pandemic changed the way brokers work with their clients, Danielle Capilla was making a name for herself as an adviser who gets things done.
The Ava bracelet predicts a woman’s fertility window with 89% accuracy, which is helpful for employees struggling to become pregnant.
Employee mental health is a workplace crisis, with frontline workers struggling with increased anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Employees really want to feel if they are going back to the office that they will be safe,” Sequoia CEO Greg Golub says.
“We read this as an occasion to really integrate women's health with children's health, and that the combination of that integrated support is what makes happier and more successful working parents,” says Erik Lumer, chief product officer at Maven.
“As that complexity has grown, it was important for us to make sure that we continue to invest in capabilities that are going to be the necessities that employers are looking for,” says Voya executive Lou Strippy.
“It is critical for employers to actively demonstrate their commitment to mental health parity. Fear and stigma can only be overcome when employees believe their workplace provides a safe environment,” says Dr. Eric Hart, chief medical officer of Healthstat.
The partnership gives employees access to preventive care, discounts on supplies, and free veterinary consultations.
“Helping bring broader benefits to more employees is particularly important during these challenging times,” says Neil Vaswani, CEO of Corestream.
“The mindset has shifted in terms of how we need to be able to lead and support a virtual workforce,” says Edward Jones CHRO Kristin Johnson.
The coronavirus has highlighted the importance of child care benefits.
Employers have a responsibility to educate themselves and their employees about the value workers with intellectual disabilities can bring to their organization.
“Employers are grappling with the seemingly endemic skills gaps in healthcare, supply chain and skilled trade fields,” says Rachel Carlson, CEO of Guild Education.
The pandemic has caused widespread economic pain that is hitting small businesses hard.
In times of crisis, don’t neglect social health as part of employer mental health planning.
Many employees are not in a financial position to deal with an emergency medical crisis like the current pandemic and it’s hurting their retirement.
