Top Considerations for HR & Benefit Leaders in the Time of COVID-19

Employees can be our greatest asset. So as we all live through the time of COVID-19, it’s critical that employees know that their health and the total well-being of their families are top priorities for our organizations. As such, we have to help them navigate through uncertainty by providing specific information and guidance about their benefits and wellness programs.

At the same time, this is truly new territory for all of us. In our roles as HR & benefit leaders, we work closely with all of the different players in the benefits ecosystem, including our health plans, our consultants and brokers, and other benefit suppliers. While we each have unique perspectives based on our role and business, there is one common overlap – everyone across the ecosystem is working together to make sure that everyone is well informed and taking all of the necessary steps to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.

Even under normal circumstances, work environments can be hectic. Now with the pandemic touching all facets of life, our employees (and, in many cases, we as individuals) are juggling things like school closings, working from home, restricted travel, social distancing, and self-quarantining. We are all on a steep learning curve and our role as HR & benefit leaders will continue to expand as we embrace becoming strategic partners in our organizations.

This resource can provide you with guidance and considerations as you take on new, expanded roles and challenges.