Employee Benefit Advisor February 24, 2021
When the move to the virtual workforce was made, employers turned to technology to address their employees’ wellness and productivity.
Throughout the pandemic, employers launched a number of new benefit programs to support employees dealing with the pressure of balancing remote work and their personal lives. Technology has continued to play a huge role in maintaining that balance.
“A quarter of employees in a recent PwC survey report that their physical and mental health has gotten somewhat or much worse during the pandemic,” says Christine Randazzo, PwC benefits and rewards consulting co-leader. “I’ve seen greater interest in on-demand and tech-enabled resources for mental health including stress management, meditation, and therapy.”
With remote work a continuing reality for 2021, technology is...