4 ways to create a rock-solid culture for all your employees

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
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It’s no secret that employees want more from their organizations than just a paycheck and good healthcare benefits. Instead, a vibrant and supportive culture is now more important than any financial incentives an employer can provide. 

Younger generations in particular are leading the way in prioritizing healthy work-life balance and making sure they can be themselves both in and out of the office. With the rise of social media platforms like TikTok making this even more commonplace, employers have to have an open mind around what work means to people today. 

With four disparate generations in the modern workforce, benefits and culture have become an even bigger head-scratcher than usual for employers. Is it possible to meet a wide array of needs — and make every generation of workers happy? Yes, when well-being is top of mind. A 2021 Gallup survey of all generations found that every one ranked “an organization that cares about employees’ well-being” in the top three criteria they’re seeking from a job. 

Well-being is a trend that goes beyond the idea of mental health,” Kate Moher, Marsh McLennan Agency’s national employee health and benefits practice leader, tells editor-in-chief Stephanie Schomer. “It’s culture, it’s inclusion, it’s financial wellness — it’s overall well-being.”

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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