35 companies that boosted their employee benefits amid COVID-19

Published December 8, 2020 1:00 PM EST Updated January 21, 2021 1:27 PM EST 3 Min Read

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic sent employers across the country scrambling to put a work from home plan into place and keep employees safe. Yet as the virus raged on, it became clear to employers that their employees were going to need more support than ever before.

Employer-provided help with childcare, physical wellness and mental health are some critical areas where employees needed greater support this year. More than a quarter of employers have boosted employee health benefits since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to research from Fidelity Investments.

In the spring, Fidelity offered employees a new benefit that provides greater support for workers who are also caregivers. Fidelity offered more time to deal with unexpected life events and gave access to expert care coordinators and health care providers. This fall, Fidelity launched benefits for working parents, including a childcare reimbursement and enhanced access to child care coordinators who help secure care and educational resources, like a nanny or tutor.

Amanda Schiavo

Associate Editor

Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.

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