Employee Benefit News - July/August 2021

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“There's going to be a long tail of mental health issues as we come out of the pandemic because the reasons that lead to these mental health increases are still there.”

As employers ramp up return-to-work plans, employees are still struggling with the trauma of the last year-and-a-half.

Virtual apps make mental health care affordable and accessible for employees dealing with elevated levels of stress and anxiety.

The pandemic pushed women out of the workforce. As job opportunities boom, employers will have to compete to win them back.

Helping employees manage responsibilities at home can help attract talent and boost productivity.

Benefits that truly help employees take control of their health and create a more loyal workforce.

Proposals to boost savings rates garner strong bipartisan support, but the consensus breaks down on how to handle multi-employer plans and state pension funds facing insolvency.

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

Sixty-four percent of employees will leave a job within a year due to a bad onboarding experience.

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

“This past year definitely changed my perspective as an HR leader,” says Dionna Smith, head of DEI at Thumbtack.

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.

Managers need to learn better ways to set and prioritize their goals in order to oversee employees and work effectively.

Diversity and inclusion efforts are a marathon, not a sprint. While it may not always be easy to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, it’s always worth taking that step for the present and future generations.

Office culture won't easily translate to a virtual or hybrid workplace. Take these steps to help make the transition easier.

As COVID-19 initiated a shift to remote work, employees took a more robust look into their benefits during open enrollment periods, a trend that will continue in 2021.

Voluntary benefits are playing a more critical role in helping employees achieve health and financial security.