Employers are entering into new territory as they call employees back to the office. There’s a lot of uncertainty about how employees will handle it after two years at home. Having an excellent benefits package is one good way companies can ensure that employees come back to the office and won’t lose veteran employees.
Businesses are returning to the office, and communities across the country are cautiously optimistic they’ll quickly ramp up operations to the levels before the pandemic without any setbacks.
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Are you looking for a benefit to help get your employees back to the office? Meal benefits are the way to go as more and more companies are updating their return to office plans.
In December, we checked in on the state of mass transit, particularly in New York City. A lot has gone on since then. While it’s not back to “normal,” there’s evidence out there that people will need NYC commuter benefits sooner than later. Both big and small companies are announcing return dates to the office now. Local and state governments are reducing or dropping Covid-19 mandates as cases and hospitalizations continue to fall.
After many starts and stops, companies are finally returning to the office across the United States. Both large and small companies, including some of the largest tech companies in the country, have announced days employees are due back after two years of working from home.
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Commuter benefits offer significant benefits to employers and employees who use them. They help save the environment by putting fewer cars on the road. Employees have less stress getting to work. They can use their commuting time to prepare for the workday.
It’s a different work world out there, and benefits have changed for sure. For benefits brokers, it’s more important than ever to know the current trends, as employers and employees are focusing more on improving benefit packages every day. Employees are looking for benefit packages that can make a meaningful difference in their lives. For example, few had heard of on-demand pay five years ago, but now it is a trend.
Wellness programs are proven to have financial and physical benefits for employees and the businesses that offer them. However, to get the most out of a wellness program, there are several areas companies must focus on to drive employee buy-in.