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        "uri": "/2023/11/30/balancing-act-how-eaps-support-caregivers-in-the-workplace/",
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        "summary": "With an aging population and increasing number of workers identifying as caregivers, employers play a vital role in providing mental, physical and financial support.",
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        "prettyDate": "November 21, 2023",
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        "summary": "Workers without emergency savings score 15 points lower than the average in a recent mental health survey, leaving employers to realize the significant value of workforce resources and support in financial wellbeing, according to TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) data",
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        "prettyDate": "June 22, 2023",
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        "summary": "With presenteeism costing employers up to 10 times more than absenteeism, benefits like pet insurance can help.",
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        "title": "Leading the Benefits Pack: How Pet Insurance Attracts and Retains Top Talent",
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        "prettyDate": "May 10, 2023",
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        "summary": "With only 36% of employees reportedly engaged at work, companies need creative benefits options like pet insurance to better connect with workers and retain their top talent.",
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        "uri": "/2023/04/11/how-pet-insurance-connects-with-employees-and-retains-talent/",
        "title": "How Pet Insurance Connects With Employees and Retains Talent",
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        "prettyDate": "April 11, 2023",
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        "summary": "Vet care costs have increased by 8.5%, making pet insurance a crucial benefit for companies looking to connect with pet-owning employees and create a unique way to retain talent.",
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