2021 Employee Benefit Trends Report
One year into the pandemic, employers are just now understanding its long-term effects. Business models have shifted to meet market needs and the effects have pushed employees into placing more value on protection, safety, preparedness, and their own well-being.
Businesses need resilient employees who can endure the pandemic's lasting stress and adapt to a changing workplace. To help employees become more resilient, employers are recognizing they need to create a holistic employee experience that addresses workers' changing priorities regarding safety, mental health, and more.
Key Findings:
- Employers should address financial and mental well-being in parallel.
- Employers are evolving their benefits approach to meet the changing needs of employees, build employee resilience, and support worker well-being.
- Workplace resilience is strongly linked to employee productivity and well-being. It helps workers confront changes, unknowns, and stressors in their new work environment. Resilience needs to be nurtured across self-care, culture, and support.
- Successful employers are helping employees manage work and life; communicating often, transparently, and empathetically; and building a benefits package that addresses evolving needs.
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