Benefits 2 Care Blog

Our articles explore the intersection of employee benefits and caregiving, providing brokers, advisors, and consultants with insights on how to support today’s workforce. Focused on strategic, human-centered solutions, these posts help benefits professionals turn existing offerings into impactful resources that improve retention, engagement, and employee well-being.

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Supporting Caregivers Is Good for Business

It Starts with You Caregiving isn’t just a personal responsibility—it’s a workplace issue. Employees balancing work and caregiving face stress, financial strain, and exhaustion, leading to lost productivity, increased healthcare costs, and higher turnover. Yet, most benefits packages fail to offer clear, actionable support for this growing workforce challenge. If […]

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The Core 4: The Foundation of Employee Well-Being

Employee benefits are more than policies—they are commitments that shape lives. Health plans, 401(k) savings, life and disability insurance, and paid time off—the Core 4—are the foundation of financial security, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Without them, employees face uncertainty, added stress, and difficult choices that impact both their personal […]

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Unlocking the Power of Benefits Mapping

Earlier this summer, Gallup reported that one in five employees worldwide feels disconnected and lonely. Harvard Business Review also found that organizations that successfully create connected workplaces see significant improvements in retention and productivity. But how can you bridge the gap between fostering connection, supporting individual employee needs, and advancing […]

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Be the Broker Who Changes Lives (and Builds Loyalty)

You’ve built your business by showing up when your clients need you most—answering late-night calls, solving problems, and guiding them through tough decisions. But in today’s landscape, that’s not enough. Your clients are navigating tighter budgets, leaner HR teams, and the growing impact of caregiving on their workforce. They don’t […]

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Why Brokers are More Relevant Than Ever

Is the role of the benefits broker still relevant? With AI-driven platforms, direct-to-employer carriers, and an increasingly commoditized market, it’s easy to wonder if brokers are being pushed to the sidelines. But here’s the reality: Brokers who embrace their human-centered expertise and position themselves as strategic advisors aren’t just relevant—they’re […]

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Why Brokers Are Irreplaceable

I’ll never forget a conversation I had in the early days of Caregiven, the caregiving startup I founded. One of my first investors asked, “Can we do this without brokers?” After all, technology was transforming everything. Couldn’t we just cut out the middlemen? It seemed like the natural question for […]

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Empowering Your Workforce Through Life’s Unexpected Challenges

Life doesn’t wait for the “perfect moment” to throw us challenges. Are you ready to help your employees face the unexpected with confidence, and provide guidance on how benefits support them? Benefits aren’t just perks; they’re promises. They’re a commitment that when life gets tough, your company can help its […]

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From Mapping to Impact

Bringing Your Benefits Strategy You’ve done the work. You’ve created a benefits map that aligns with your company’s values and speaks directly to the challenges your employees face. But a map is only as good as the journey it guides. Now, it’s time to bring your strategy to life—transforming your […]

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Small Actions, Big Impact

We all remember those moments when someone showed us kindness without us asking—when a simple gesture made all the difference. For employees juggling full-time jobs and unpaid caregiving, these moments aren’t just nice to have; they can be life-changing. But how can business leaders offer meaningful support? Where do you […]

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