Quantum Leap: Real-time connectivity is the next frontier in employee benefits administration

April 2023

The digital revolution continues to alter the landscape of human resources technology (HR tech). Increasingly, technology is receiving greater attention from C-suite executives seeking to address the growing complexity of HR and benefits administration. Interest is growing for platforms that integrate employee benefits applications with payroll, talent acquisition, and workforce management solutions.

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Small and Resilient: Prioritizing workforce well-being in a challenging economic environment

March 2023

Small businesses are, arguably, the lifeblood of the US economy. They employ just under half (46%) of working Americans. However, many small businesses that managed to survive the pandemic are still struggling —facing challenges of economic uncertainty, low worker well-being, and employee turnover. To prepare for the future during economic instability, small firms should consider how they can more actively support their employees, so they retain them.

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Financial confidence flourishes with business owners

November 2022

Business owners are financially savvy and, in general, display high financial confidence and understanding. While risk and reward is inherent in the entrepreneurial spirit of being a business owner, their confidence generally derives from efforts taken in self-education and working with a trusted advisor to position themselves on a path to prosperity.

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The PEO advantage: How PEOs are driving better business results and employee well-being

November 2022

This report from Guardian's 11th Annual Workplace Benefits Study examines the growth of PEOs, how organizations are using them, and the advantages and challenges of working with them. In an environment of “quiet quitting” and as the hiring market picks up post-COVID, employers are keen to offer as competitive a benefits package as possible while controlling costs. Evaluating whether PEO membership may be right for them could be a key part of that strategy.

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Scholarly stress: Staff shortages, little flexibility, and lack of meaningful benefits creates concern in the education industry

October 2022

The unmanageable workloads, attrition among peers, and failure to hire enough staff in all school positions are so prevalent that educators are more likely than workers in other industries to leave the profession or retire early. Learn more about the benefits outliers within the education industry — where it leads, where it lags, and the sector's greatest challenges.

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New era, new values: Workers seek empathy and flexibility in a post-pandemic work world

September 2022

The past two years have brought a series of monumental events to the world. It’s become apparent to employers that their old model of benefits is no longer sufficient. This shifting landscape is reflected in employers' challenges about what their organizations will face in the year ahead.

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The Path Forward: Managing employee absence beyond the pandemic

August 2022

Guardian’s latest research looks at the current landscape of absence management and offers insights into how employers have adapted leave programs during COVID-19. While employers have shown improvement in adopting leave management best practices over the past decade, many organizations were hindered from making further improvements to their leave management during the pandemic as they dealt with labor shortages and legal and regulatory demands.

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Workforce State of Mind: How mental health challenges in the workplace demand more resources and investment

August 2022

Both personal and workplace lifestyles have changed significantly in the past few years, shining a light on mental health awareness and making it a key topic for employers to address. Guardian’s 11th Annual Workplace Benefits Study discovered that mental health challenges in the workplace demand more resources and investment from organizations than ever.

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Future Accommodations: Supporting the well-being of workers with permanent disabilities in a post-COVID era

July 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, some of the advancements in flexibility, remote work accommodations, and enhanced leave have contributed positively to overall well-being. Workers with permanent disabilities are among the segments that have benefited from these accommodations. This report from Guardian's 11th Annual Workplace Benefits Study looks at the well-being of workers with disabilities and how employers can take steps toward inclusivity today.

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The Gender Confidence Gap: The state of women’s financial and emotional confidence

June 2022

The Guardian Study of Financial and Emotional ConfidenceTM discovered that women identify as less financially and emotionally confident than men. Much of this is due to a lack of financial literacy, but it is also because women are more likely to act as caregivers for children or family members in addition to their full-time work, which affects income. This brief explores the financial behaviors and habits of women, as well as behaviors to help put them on their own path to prosperity.

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Dental Fundamentals: In-demand benefits that support well-being

May 2022

The last few years have brought renewed consumer appreciation for dental benefits. Our latest research reveals the most in-demand dental plan options for businesses to consider.

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Benefits Optimization: How supplemental health benefits and omnichannel communications support workforce well-being

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 11th Annual - April 2022

The need for benefits that help employees protect both their financial and physical wellness is more important than ever. Learn what to prioritize in your supplemental health benefits program and how to communicate to employees during enrollment to set yourself up for success.

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Path to prosperity

The Guardian Study of Financial and Emotional Confidence™ – March 2022

Income is not the sole driver of financial confidence and success. This report explores the model behaviors that help put individuals on their own path to prosperity.

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Mind, Body, and Wallet: Workforce well-being in the pandemic era

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 10th Annual – January 2022

The pandemic has impacted workers’ health across the board – mentally, physically, and financially. Learn about the current state of America’s workforce and how employers are shifting to address well-being.

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Inflection Point: How small businesses are emerging from COVID-19

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 10th Annual – November 2021

Small businesses have been among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. This report looks at where small businesses and their workforce base are today and explores what strategies they may adopt as they move forward.

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Inflection Point: The impact of COVID-19 on oral health and dental benefits

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 10th Annual - September 2021

This special report geared to brokers and employers explores how the dentistry benefits landscape is evolving to improve access to all employees and what digital communication trends we should expect to see in coming years.

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Inflection Point: The impact of COVID-19 on the practice of dentistry

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 10th Annual - September 2021

In 2020, nearly 9 in 10 dentists experienced increased operating costs and reduced revenue due to the pandemic. But dental practices are working now to find their footing again. Learn how the dentistry industry is poised to recover even stronger than pre-pandemic.

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Inflection Point: How COVID-19 is reshaping the employee benefits paradigm

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 10th Annual - June 2021

Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated workplace and benefits trends, including well-being, benefits technology, paid leave management, and flexible work arrangements.

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Absence Management Redefined: During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Guardian Absence Management Activity Index & Study - January 2021

Eight in ten employers say that COVID-19 has raised senior leadership awareness of the importance of leave management. Throughout the pandemic, states continued to propose and pass their own paid leave laws. Learn about how these challenges led to several emerging leave trends for employers.

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Digital Overdrive: The market is ready for the next milestone in benefits technology innovation

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 9th Annual - January 2021

Find out more about how benefits technology advancements and digitization are shaping the ways that employers manage their resources.

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Dental Benefits 2020: Maintaining oral health during COVID-19 and beyond

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 8th Annual - August 2020

Learn how the pandemic has influenced oral health care habits, attitudes toward teledentistry, and feelings about returning to the dentist.

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Workforce 2020: Meeting the benefits needs of today’s diverse workforce in a changed world

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 8th Annual – July 2020

Learn how to develop workplace diversity inclusion strategies by focusing on the needs of four key workforce communities: family caregivers, single parents, people who identify as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), and people with disabilities.

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Workforce 2020: Women's well-being

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 8th Annual – July 2020

Learn more about how organizations can help support women by establishing policies and providing access to benefits and resources that promote flexibility and contribute to improved health and productivity.

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Risk Redirect: Using Group Accident & Disability Insurance to Reduce Illegitimate Workers' Compensation Claims

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 7th Annual – February 2020

Learn how employers can help avoid instances of workers’ compensation abuse by offering group accident and disability insurance.

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Coming into Focus: The Role of Vision Benefits and Eye Care in Health & Wellness

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 7th Annual – December 2019

Examine U.S. trends in vision health, the correlation between eye health and overall wellness, and how vision benefits positively impact eye care behavior and self-reported vision health.

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Vaping in America: Use Among Working Adults in 2019

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 7th Annual – September 2019

Explore usage trends based on demographics, the potential impact of vaping on oral health as well as how the latest headlines may affect the future of vaping.

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Protecting Those We Love: The Role of Life Insurance in Financial Wellness

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 7th Annual – Financial Wellness Series, Part 3, Sept 2019

Examine trends in life insurance ownership, the lack of adequate coverage (especially those who only have coverage through work) and the financial impact of insufficient coverage when tragedy strikes

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What Employees Want: Benefits that drive engagement and retention

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 6th Annual – August 2019

Learn how employers are getting creative in offering benefits that best meet the needs/wants of their workforce to drive engagement and retention.

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The Value of Leave Management Integration

2019 Guardian Absence Management Activity Index & Study, June 2019

Employers are achieving positive outcomes by prioritizing absence management and focusing on a holistic, integrated approach.

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Income Protection: The Role of Disability Insurance in Financial Wellness

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study 6th Annual – Financial Wellness Series, Part 2, May 2019

When it comes to protecting income, many working Americans overlook the need to make it a priority.

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An Ounce of Prevention: The Benefits of Regular Dental Visits

Dental Thought Leadership, 2019 Research Brief, May 2019

Explore how a small amount of preventive dental care can improve oral health and enable earlier diagnosis of serious conditions.

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College Debt in America: The Case for Tuition & Loan Repayment Benefits

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study 8th Annual - Financial Wellness, Part 1, Feb 2019

Read our report to see why more employers are making the case for tuition and loan repayment benefits. 

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The Future of Dentistry: Improving America’s Oral Health and Wellness

Thought Leadership - Insights and Perspectives, January 2019

How will the landscape of dentistry shift under changing demographics, evolving healthcare models, and new medical knowledge?

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Small Business, Big Benefits

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 5th Annual – October 2018

This new report examines how market forces are prompting small businesses to address workforce well-being and adopt technology to upgrade the employee benefits experience.

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Game Changer: The Digitalization of Employee Benefits Delivery

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 5th Annual, January 2018

Guardian’s workplace benefits study examines the dramatic rise of benefits technology solutions.

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Dental Benefits: A Bridge to Oral Health & Wellness

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 5th Annual, January 2018

Learn how dental benefits contribute to employee satisfaction, overall health and cost reduction.

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The Next Generation of Work

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 5th Annual – October 2017

The automation revolution is transforming American jobs and future skill requirements.

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Part-Time Nation

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 4th Annual, July 2017

The “gig economy” leaves some working Americans financially vulnerable – especially compared to full-time workers who have access to insurance and retirement benefits at the workplace.

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Raising the Bar on Employee Leaves Practices and Outcomes

2017 Guardian Absence Management Activity Index and Study, March 2017

Research insights on how employers are raising the bar on employee leave practices and outcomes.

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The Guardian Absence Management Scorecard

Mar 17

A tool to help you assess and improve the way you manage employee absence.

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Mind, Body, and Wallet: Workforce Wellbeing

Workplace Benefits Study, 4th Annual – February 2017

Learn how financial, emotional, and physical stress factors are affecting employees’ well-being, and what employers can do to help.

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Benefits Balancing Act

Workplace Benefits Study, 4th Annual, January 2017

Employers seek new strategies for addressing cost, administration, and compliance pressures while improving workforce well-being.

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Closing the Gap

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 4th Annual, October 2016

Addressing the employee benefits IQ of working Americans as a path to improving financial well-being.

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A Crack in the Foundation

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 4th Annual, Sept 2016

Working Americans rely on their benefits for financial security. But, out-of-pocket medical expenses are taking a toll.

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Rethinking Responsibility and Strategy for Employee Benefits

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 3rd Annual, June 2015

Trends and insights to help you understand how employers and employees value workplace benefits.

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An Employer Path To Success

2015 Guardian Absence Management Activity Index and Study, March 2015

Learn trends, activities and outcomes of absence management, including how to start and improve programs.

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The Value of Benefits In A Changing Environment

2014 Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 2nd Annual – February 2014

Market trends regarding working American’s shifting attitudes toward employee benefits.

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A Roadmap for Increasing Employee Workplace Productivity

2013 Guardian Absence Management Activity Index and Study, March 2013

Activities to consider which can increase employee workplace productivity.

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The Perceived Value of Benefits Among Today’s Working Americans

Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, First Annual – September 2012

Guardian establishes a metric to gauge the perceived value of employee benefits among working Americans, following the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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