Healthcare

Even the cutthroat world of banking is starting to recognize the potential advantages of giving people a break, whether that’s someone trying to juggle family commitments or someone who just feels burned out.

Through the end of the first quarter, workers will be reimbursed $75 or $100 a day to pay caregivers, depending on the employee’s compensation.

2020 was a difficult year for benefits professionals, but Employee Benefit News’ Benny Award winners stood out with their support for employee mental health, financial wellness and overall well-being this year.

Scroll through our list to see some of the best coverage from 2020 on addressing racial trauma in the workplace, the COVID-19 crisis, and suicide rates among veterinarians.

EAPs, yoga and meditation classes and access to free therapy are all ways to help your employees combat stress and anxiety from the on-going pandemic.

Employers must provide care options that are safe and reliable as families are dealing with more stressors than usual including at home learning, closed elder care centers, working remotely while supporting both child and elderly dependents.

Employers with a robust spending account strategy will be better equipped to bolster employee savings and support other needs in 2021.

Proponents of the plans say they’re a good option for companies that may not feel they can afford to offer a traditional plan to workers but want to give them something to help with health care expenses. But consumer advocates are concerned they may shortchange some workers.

The pandemic has shifted employees’ desires toward more holistic well-being support, including help managing their emotional, social and financial health.

“Hospital insurance has become a mainstream solution in recent years,” says Katy Whittle, product manager at Unum.