Today’s workforce is a growing mix of ages, ethnicities, financial states, and will soon span five generations. Between work and life, employees seek harmony and they increasingly expect their employers to keep up with current trends to provide solutions for their changing needs. According to MetLife’s annual study on benefit trends, 49% of employees are concerned, anxious or fearful about their current financial wellbeing. The traditional, one-size-fits-all approach to benefits is diluted in this evolving environment. Meeting the needs of employees across the spectrum may seem daunting but it is achievable and it doesn’t require busting the budget. Below are the four pillars of a modern benefit package:
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Not long ago a friend and client of mine received news that her husband had been diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Overcome with emotion and facing the labyrinth that is our healthcare system, she reached out to me for help. It still gives me pause to think that when faced with this life-changing diagnosis one of the first calls she chose to make was to me, her insurance broker.