Financial Wellness and the Gender Gap

Financial Wellness and the Gender Gap

The Covid-19 recession has hit women especially hard. More than 2 million women have dropped out of the labor force since February 2020―erasing 30 years of gains from women’s participation in the U.S. labor force. Many are quitting because pandemic-related restrictions impacted their jobs, but many are also burdened by caregiving demands. Pandemic-related unemployment alsoContinue reading “Financial Wellness and the Gender Gap”

The High Cost of Low Engagement: Keeping Employees Happy and Healthy in the Post-Covid Era

Back to the Office: Focus on Employee Wellness

Back to the Office: Focus on Employee Wellness

We recently unveiled findings from our 2021 Wellness Barometer Survey that delves into employee well-being in the United States. As offices gradually reopen in light of the government’s July 4th target, the safety and well-being of employees continue to be top of mind for HR leaders nationwide. In this blog post, we explore how employeesContinue reading “Back to the Office: Focus on Employee Wellness”

Is your company pivoting benefits post-pandemic?

Is your company pivoting benefits post-pandemic?

Last week, we released findings from the BrightPlan 2021 Wellness Barometer Survey, an in-depth look at how the pandemic affected knowledge workers in the US and the role employers play in their overall well-being. Not surprisingly, we found that employees are stressed financially by the pandemic, hurting their productivity and engagement. However, despite the negativeContinue reading “Is your company pivoting benefits post-pandemic?”

Employee Financial Wellness In A Post-Covid World

Employee Financial Wellness In A Post-Covid World

Workplaces around the country are gradually reopening as more than half of U.S. adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Restaurants, travel and entertainment have also picked up and Americans are slowly returning to normal life. This new optimism is a much-needed boost after the economic challenges faced by millions of people, especially women and peopleContinue reading “Employee Financial Wellness In A Post-Covid World”

Benefits of a Financial Wellness Program

Workplace Benefits that Matter Post-COVID

Workplace Benefits that Matter Post-COVID

Many employers across the country are gradually reopening offices as states lift their restrictions and more Americans get vaccinated. Several large companies have announced reopening plans for their office workers recently. As we reflect on the year-plus of working from home, workplace benefits have changed significantly due to the pandemic. Wellness benefits focused on improvingContinue reading “Workplace Benefits that Matter Post-COVID”