With 73% of U.S. workers reporting that mental health benefits help employers attract and retain talent, brokers can help their clients design benefits packages that meet the needs of their employees.

Sixty-one percent of employers worry that updated HR technology and systems may cause them to lose the personal touch. Benefits brokers are in a unique position to strike the right balance.

Paid leave access among U.S. workers is increasing. Employers are turning to brokers to navigate the landscape.

U.S. workers who rate their mental wellbeing as fair or poor report four times more unplanned absences Employers using EAPs, however, can improve collaboration, reduce absenteeism and increase workplace wellbeing.

With 64% of U.S. workers reporting high or moderate mental health risk, employers must prioritize benefits that help employees and improve productivity, according to a TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) expert.

Many employers say workers are not optimizing their benefits. Clear, simplified communications can help.

With 42% of U.S. workers saying they need better resources to understand their benefits, employers must improve communication.

With health care spending projected to reach $7 trillion by 2030, RBP pricing can deliver cost savings for self-funded plans, but comprehensive auditing is required.