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U.S. workers who rate their mental wellbeing as fair or poor report four times more unplanned absences Employers using EAPs, however, can improve collaboration, reduce absenteeism and increase workplace wellbeing.

With an aging population and increasing number of workers identifying as caregivers, employers play a vital role in providing mental, physical and financial support.

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

With 64% of U.S. workers reporting high or moderate mental health risk, employers must prioritize benefits that help employees and improve productivity, according to a TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) expert.

Almost half of working age Americans have obesity, creating health concerns for employees and employers alike.

With presenteeism costing employers up to 10 times more than absenteeism, benefits like pet insurance can help.