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Employers must provide care options that are safe and reliable as families are dealing with more stressors than usual including at home learning, closed elder care centers, working remotely while supporting both child and elderly dependents.

Brian Smith is director of health products and solutions at Alight.

Employers with a robust spending account strategy will be better equipped to bolster employee savings and support other needs in 2021.

Proponents of the plans say they’re a good option for companies that may not feel they can afford to offer a traditional plan to workers but want to give them something to help with health care expenses. But consumer advocates are concerned they may shortchange some workers.

Labor attorneys advise employers on how to handle harassment during the pandemic.

Jane Loginova is co-founder and co-CEO of Radar Payments.

Anil Grandhi is CEO and founder of Seattle-headquartered AG FinTax, providing expertise and guidance nationwide to entrepreneurs and small businesses on tax planning, CFO services, wealth management, and the PPP loan forgiveness process. He can be reached at anil@agfintax.com.

As firms are preparing for what safe work will look like on the other side of the pandemic, it will be crucial to go beyond standard protocols.

The pandemic has shifted employees’ desires toward more holistic well-being support, including help managing their emotional, social and financial health.

Cook has been adamant publicly about his desire for staff to ultimately return to the office. “There’s no replacement for face-to-face collaboration, but we have also learned a great deal about how we can get our work done outside of the office without sacrificing productivity or results.”