Healthcare

Jen Fong, VP of people at Customer.io, breaks down how managers can support new parents returning from a months-long leave.

Leaders need to redefine work-life balance, leverage relationships, encourage mentorship, modernize EAPs, and share the load between employers and employees.

With life, absence, and disability products along with wellness offerings in one place, people can find what they need, when they need it.

The many shifts happening within the workplace need to be recognized and accommodated for optimal employee and business outcomes.

A steady erosion of employees' mental and physical health, as well as personal relationships, compromises productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism and retention.

Employers can do everything from providing little moments of stress relief to stepping up during moments of significant stress to show their staff members they are valued.

Knowing what matters to employees, along with the right benefits, go a long way in encouraging moms and dads to stay.

Companies should consider offering paid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence and other serious crimes.

Having inclusive policies can't help employees if they don't know how to take advantage of them.

Administrators that can make benefits more intuitive and accessible for members will see a positive difference in member engagement.