Voluntary benefits

More than half of Americans' financial health has been negatively impacted by the effects of the pandemic.

In addition to concerns over their employment status, many employees say they feel they have been taken advantage of by management and have worked harder than before the pandemic started.

The program gives organizations a greater opportunity to be instrumental in their employees’ financial well-being.

In the age of skyrocketing monthly premiums and a multitude of confusing options, more Americans are flocking to direct primary care to supplement their existing coverage.

Employees place different degrees of importance on certain benefits, as such a Staples survey was able to identify four categories of perks.

The overall impact of the crisis adds uncertainty about projected costs.

The Big Four firm says they wanted to recognize the challenges parents and caregivers are facing during the pandemic.

Companies are already losing critical talent, and employers can not sit idle waiting for a resolution, or worse, leave it up to the parents to figure out. It’s on every employer to come to the table with creative solutions.

As the human and pet bond strengthens, employees are looking for benefits that help them care for their furry companions.

Employees expect wellness programs that add value. Due to the ripple effects of COVID-19, those programs will need to be more flexible than ever.

“The world as we all knew it changed in a very short amount of time this spring and continues to evolve as the pandemic remains an ongoing reality,” says Jonathan Finkelstein, CEO of Credly.

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Just because it’s not safe to be outside doesn’t mean employees can’t help working parents schedule a plethora of activities to keep kids busy while they work.

Both employer clients and CVS employees will have access to an app that helps people manage their anxiety and stress.

“The U.S. desperately needs more care policies, spending, and federal and state infrastructure, so that Americans with care responsibilities can stay in the workforce,” says Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy.

“What this tool does uniquely is it takes the depersonalized delivery of benefits and really helps the individual determine how best to get the most out of their benefits,” says Voya’s Andrew Frend.

Sixty-percent of parents say they have no idea how they’re going to keep their children occupied all summer, according to data from the American Psychological Association.

The coffee giant has introduced several new mental health benefits including free Headspace subscriptions and 20 mental health sessions with a therapist a year for free.

Employees’ caregiver responsibilities have grown during the pandemic and will not abate when they return to a physical work environment.

This crisis has brought to the forefront a renewed sense of urgency for employers to take a more inclusive approach to meeting the diverse needs of workers over the long term.