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Interacting and having a relationship with an animal can help employees manage their long-term mental health.
With people spending the majority of their time at home during the pandemic, the bond between people and pets has only grown stronger. Pet adoption rates surged in 2020, with the community adoption rate at 73%, up from 64% in 2019, according to Shelter Animals Count, a non-profit that collects data from animal shelters.
Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.
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Brokers can model ICHRA versus group plans and benchmark contributions against various metal tier plans such as gold plans.
As healthcare expenses approach double-digit increases, employers are looking for savings in waste, care delivery, and plan administration before cutting benefits.
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The founder and CEO of Empower Healthcare Insights explains how moving beyond traditional healthcare options opens doors to a better experience for employers and employees.
Customizing activities to fit the dynamics of a workforce can improve engagement and employee interaction.
