The modern design of the American employee is evolving. It’s shifting to focus on basic needs, perhaps the way it always should have been. Enter year two of the pandemic. The safety of the average employee is getting to where it should be: at the top, in the front view, and considered with every decision. Many experts agree that a mass exodus (coined the Great Resignation), of working people, comes from a tiring experience of being unheard for so long.

Staff retention is not as complex as many businesses perceive it to be. When you provide the basic needs that your staff deserves, they know that someone is looking out for them. Investing in your staff is investing in employee retention. 

One of the best ways to show your staff that you’re invested in them is to make sure that your business is offering healthcare. Let’s break down the current scope of business owner benefit consulting.

Have you noticed more employees struggling with mental health? In the fourth quarter of 2020, Gartner, Inc. surveyed over 5,000 employees. They found a 29 percent self-described rate of depression in the workforce. Participants described the COVID-19 pandemic as the main cause.

There is no doubt that poor employee mental health impacts many aspects of your business. But what’s the best approach to having a conversation about mental health for employees? Keep reading to find strategies to open communication with your workers.