Amanda Schiavo

The economic pressures of the COVID-19 crisis have highlighted the need for employers to support workers’ financial well-being.

In celebration of Pride Month, here are the best ways to support LGBTQ employees with inclusive benefits and culture.

Walmart will offer employees $1,000 of coverage for doula services per pregnancy.

Employers are uniquely positioned to help their employees improve their financial standing.

The companies are offering employees up to $50 in incentives to improve their saving habits.

Sixty-seven percent of employees surveyed by Wagmo said their pet is the main reason they are unwilling to return to the office five days a week.

Employees will receive personalized insights, guidance and tools to build a financially secure retirement.

“The four-day workweek has been one of the best things our company has ever done,” says Banks Benitez, CEO of Uncharted.

Learn more about family-focused benefits and why your employees may need these programs.

Employers have evolved and recognize the importance of discussing and supporting employee well-being.

Employers must take actionable steps to prove to their workforce that equality is a core part of their company culture.

Workplace norms are still rooted in traditional gender roles, and it’s up to employers to put a stop to the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding working mothers.

Creating equality is about how benefits are presented, not just what is offered.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated employees' physical pain and employers' healthcare costs.

“The best training is doing,” says Tami Simon, corporate consulting leader for the employee benefits consulting firm Segal.

“Financial wellness is front and center [for employers], so the partnership between Betterment and Lumity made perfect sense,” says Amit Ahluwalia, Lumity’s national employee benefits practice leader.

The PERKS Marketplace lets employees shop for childcare services, massages and virtual therapy, fitness classes and even team building experiences.

Over 30% of Hubspot’s employees have been actively utilizing the Modern Health benefit since it was rolled out earlier this year.

“Now is the time for employers to review their offerings to ensure they meet market expectations,” says Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North America.

"It's our mission and responsibility to change hiring, for good,” says Modern Hire CEO Karin Borchert.