Make the most of summer with these 4 employee benefits

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
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Employees are slogging through the summer months, trying to beat the heat, keep their kids occupied and even take some time off for themselves. Can employee benefits bring back some fun in the sun? 

Whether it’s easing the PTO process, or offering engaging workplace perks, benefit managers can optimize their seasonal offerings and help employees get the most out of their benefits year-round. Check out a few suggestions to help employees relax and refresh outside of work, so they can bring their best selves to the office, too. 

For working parents, summer means even more stress than usual, but benefits like summer camp stipends, emergency backup care and schedule flexibility can help them navigate additional childcare needs. 

“When employers offer meaningful support that helps working parents — whether by providing access to child care, back-up care, camp resources, or other benefits — they’re not only relieving pressure on parents, but are fostering a more engaged, loyal and productive workforce,” said Stephen Kramer, CEO of Bright Horizons. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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