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Grovetta N. Gardineer is senior deputy comptroller for bank supervision policy
at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Every delayed preventative screening, test or check-up can result in a failure to discover a serious medical condition that requires treatment. That raises treatment costs down the line for both company health plan and employee.

With new stressors compounding on employees each day, it’s not enough just to offer emotional support. Employers must proactively invest in equitable wellness programs that consider individuals’ unique needs and struggles.

“No one should have to choose between voting and earning a paycheck,” says Dan Healey, head of human resources at SAP North America.

Offices aren’t going away, and they shouldn’t. But they are going to face more competition than they used to, and employers will need to think harder about the purposes they serve.

Phillip Austin is national assurance managing partner – auditing atBDO USA, LLP

The company created new features that highlight employers who are committed to inclusion. Where does your company rank?

Helping employees prepare for important life events like getting a pet is a core purpose of benefits packages. However, traditional benefit plans aren’t always designed with pet parents in mind.

Katie Blakeley is vice president and head of pet insurance for MetLife.

Persistently high jobless claims, along with this week’s announcements of tens of thousands of layoffs, indicate widespread economic pain.