The Growing Importance of Wellness Programs in the Workplace
Many employers are gravitating to benefits programs which take a holistic approach and emphasize employee wellness – from both a physical and financial standpoint. Now more than ever, it is important to address employees’ concerns and foster a more focused and productive workforce.
Three out of four workers are anxious about not having enough money to live comfortably during retirement
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, and this stress can have demonstrable effects on productivity and absenteeism. Meanwhile, 46% of workers want worksite LTCi, but just 20% of employers offer it
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Click the link below to read an article from Broker World Magazine about how employers can revamp wellness programs to address financial stress, including the stress surrounding a potential long-term care situation.
1. 2017 Financial Security National Survey of Private Sector Employed Adults, AARP
2. Mind the Gap: Do Employers Understand Employees’ Benefit Priorities?, LIMRA