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  • Evolving Your Employee Benefits Strategy: Meeting the needs of tomorrow’s workforce

    Learn about the findings from EY and LIMRA’s latest research on the how benefits strategy must evolve to keep up with shifting needs and preferences of an increasingly diverse US workforce.

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  • Quarterly PFML Update: The latest from across the US

    Learn about the current PFML landscape and the latest state-specific updates, plus key insights on the PFML employer tax credit and the impacts on PFML legislation, both from the state and federal level.

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  • Rest and Resilience: Supporting new parents facing sleep challenges

    Learn about the physical and mental effects of sleep deprivation on parents, how poor sleep can lead to absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace, and practical ways employers can help working parents cope and maintain their wellness.

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  • May 2025

    Mind, Body, and Wallet® 2025: How Americans define well-being

    Guardian’s 14th Annual Workplace Benefits Study report, Mind, Body, and Wallet® 2025, examines how Americans define what it means to be well suggesting that the key to better financial wellness — and higher overall well-being — is about better financial habits and planning ahead, not just about having more money.

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  • March 2025

    The Value of Supplemental Health Insurance: How these benefits are evolving to help support holistic well-being

    Many organizations offer supplemental health products to help offset workers’ rising out-of-pocket medical costs. As these products continue to evolve, self-reported physical health may increase among workers who own supplemental health, especially critical illness insurance.

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  • November 2024

    Seeing Clearly​: The role of vision benefits in supporting workforce well-being

    Vision health is a valued yet often under-protected aspect of overall well-being. Providing comprehensive and accessible vision care options can play a significant role in supporting employee wellness and the overall productivity of the organization.

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