With over 70% of the workforce owning pets, and pets outnumbering children 2 to 1, employees are taking on a major caregiving role that most benefits strategies overlook. Pet parents manage medical decisions, behavioral issues, and unexpected needs, often during the workday, leading to stress, distraction, and unplanned time away.
In this session, benefits leaders will explore how supporting pet-owning employees can improve wellbeing, reduce absenteeism, and drive engagement and retention. Backed by data from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), learn how addressing this hidden workforce dynamic can also contribute to lower healthcare costs and a more resilient workforce.
Webinar Learning Objectives:
- How pet support strategies can help reduce healthcare costs
- Ways to decrease absenteeism and improve productivity
- How to reduce caregiver stress and support mental wellbeing
- Strategies to boost retention and engagement through inclusive benefits
- How to implement a cost-effective benefit that traditional offerings miss
