Over half of HR leaders are leaving reactive brokers

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HR expects brokers to provide mental health solutions

Demand for mental health benefits is soaring, and HR is relying on brokers to bring solutions to the table. A lack of proactivity identifying well-being benefits has over a third of HR leaders dissatisfied with their brokers, and more than half are seeking services elsewhere.

Push for brokers to make mental health services accessible

Mental health issues cost employers 15k each year per employee

Pre-COVID, mental health issues cost organizations $15,000 per employee per year. Since then, the nation has been facing a mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic, saddling employers with excessive expenses. A new cost calculator shows why investing in mental health is now a business imperative.

New mental health cost calculator shows why investing in mental health is good for business

Majority of workers seek workplaces with mental health benefits

As employers evaluate their benefit offerings, it's critical to consider that 8 in 10 workers seek workplaces that offer mental health support. Gaps between what benefits employees want and what companies provide are tempting many to look for better benefits and opportunities elsewhere.

How many employees are looking for workplaces with mental health support?

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NEW Manager Trainings: Unlocking Potential, Empowering Teams

One of leader's most challenging responsibilities is bringing out the best in their people. That's why this May, we added three new Manager Mental Health trainings designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to empower their teams to their full potential. These workshops are included at no cost with our core EAP benefit.

Mental Health Trainings for Managers

A huge uptick in demand for EFR's services means we expanded our sales team! Sales Executives Teri Raney and Renee Neppl are here to answer your questions, provide demos and materials, and prepare proposals tailored to your client's unique needs.

Connect with Teri and Renee at info@efr.org or 877-883-1387

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Teri Raney, Sales Executive

Teri has over 20 years of experience in employee benefits with The Principal Financial Group. A passionate advocate for her daughter with disabilities, she is actively involved with mental health programming, legislative advocacy, and serves on numerous boards and committees.

Renee Neppl, Sales Executive

Renee Neppl joined EFR to share her passion for countering the mental health stigma by connecting organizations with an Employee Assistance Program. She has more than 20 years in human resources, program management, and consulting, ranging from a start-up to a Fortune 500 organization.

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