As the workforce grows more diverse across age, gender identity, sexual orientation and race, the rich medical benefits that historically attracted talent aren’t keeping up with the changing health needs of modern-day employees. Today, more and more employees expect benefits tailored to their lived experiences.
Building an inclusive benefits package is just one part of creating an inclusive workplace culture that speaks to your employees. Employee resource groups (ERGs) can play a crucial role in building that culture by providing a safe space for employees to discuss personal experiences or specific wellness topics, such as mental health, chronic disease management or reproductive health. By supporting and partnering with ERGs, employers can cultivate an environment of trust and openness among their employees and use the information gathered to help make decisions around their healthcare benefits and meet the diverse needs of their workforce.
