Woman with bill More companiesare recognizing that immediate access to wages is critical duringthe pandemic, as many essential workers and families are livingpaycheck to paycheck.

Preparing to "head back to the office" — whatever that mightmean — shouldn't mean a return to business as usual. Ourunderstanding of workplaces, and the way we live and work, has beenfundamentally shattered, and employers must use this time as anopportunity to reconsider their relationshipswith employees.

In recent months, workers redefined work-life balance andstarted to lean on managers for support beyond the boundaries ofwork. Employees rely on their employers for consistent income tosupport their families and pay for critical health care and otherservices. During the crisis, many employers have responded toemployees' needs by temporarily offering more flexible payoptions.

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