First, let's get the obvi out of the way. It was simply awesome to enjoy a national conference IN PERSON after 18 long months! I left this year's Expo with a renewed appreciation for face-to-face connections with industry partners.

Much of the conference focused on resiliency and how we, as benefit specialists, can shift our focus to support clients and partners in new ways. Today, I'm sharing some key takeaways…

1. A few big themes

Employees want benefits that meet their changing needs, along with a workplace that offers a culture of support. To that end, below are a few trending themes.

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