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Skipping meals is both a problem for your employees’ health and their productivity. And yet, because of high food prices, 31% of them have skipped a meal (or meals) in the last 12 months.

If one thing is sure as we reflect on 2022, it’s that the needs of employees have changed dramatically, and providing a competitive salary is no longer enough to attract and retain top talent.

As we get ready to ring in a new year, your employees are busy setting goals and making plans for 2023. What will matter most to them in the New Year, and how can you be sure your benefits align with their needs?

Go where you’re treated well.

Stuff happens. Your car breaks down, a pipe bursts, the fridge calls it quits, your kid breaks their arm and has to be rushed to the emergency room.

If you ask a parent with young children what their least favorite day of the year is, they’re likely to say the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST). That’s the dreaded night (morning) that we turn our clocks back one hour in the fall, and ahead one hour in the spring. And it wreaks havoc on everyone, not just babies.

Self-care isn’t just a buzzword, and it isn’t something that’s only important to individuals. Having a physically and mentally well team is important to your bottom line.

Stress is everywhere, and we’ve never been more tuned into its effects since going through a global pandemic. Based on a survey from the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers feel stress on the job. Job stress tends to rank as a higher stressor than the economy, family responsibilities, and even personal health concerns.