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The COVID-19 Pandemic Didn’t Create a Mental Health Crisis, It Exposed It

If you’ve been operating in the workplace wellness field for any part of the past decade you’ve likely observed firsthand how mental health affects an organization’s culture and its bottom line, particularly in the areas of absenteeism, presenteeism, lost workdays and benefits decisions. Viewpoints from Craig Schmidt Employees have been identifying stress and anxiety in employee wellness and culture surveys for years. Companies have responded with a passive approach to this feedback, a finding that was supported by the results from our Mental Health and Wellbeing Pulse Survey. A passive strategy will no longer work. We need …

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De Minimis Wellness Incentives – Why Wait?

… – like a buckeye on the helmet of an Ohio State football player, share wellness badges to be displayed on a cubicle, office door, email signature, or Zoom background to demonstrate their commitment to a healthy workplace No-cost-but-time options: Wellness “hours” – everyone values time off, so consider giving wellness hours to be cashed in for early sign-off/leave from work with supervisor approval. Reinforce that self-care is an important facet of everyone’s wellbeing Coffee or lunch with “the boss” – offer a virtual meet with an important figure at your company. Leaders can give insights …

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Webinar Recording Now Available: What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines Part 2

Webinar Recording Now Available!  Part Two in our COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series In this webinar, moderated by EPIC Pharmacy Practice Leader Bob Eisendrath, Sree Chaguturu, M.D., Senior Vice President, CVS Health and Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark, we answer medical questions about the vaccine. EPIC Senior Wellness Consultant, Craig Schmidt, also presents best practices for keeping the workplace safe. Dr. Chaguturu Discusses: Vaccine pipeline updates Clinical updates (variants and efficacy) Frequently asked clinical questions The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination plan How distribution works How CVS is planning to support employers through vaccination roll-out PLAY RECORDING …

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Hitting Home: Progressive Family-Forming Benefits

… to our clients – we recognize that LGBTQIA+ and single prospective parents have long been left in the dust when it comes to family forming. We’re hoping to help close that gap and effect positive change in a world that no longer has space for discrimination inside (or outside) the workplace. We understand that this journey can take a heavy toll on mental wellbeing and having resources in place to support it can be transformative to those impacted. The infertility facts are moving: The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates in 2023, one in six people, roughly 17.5% of the …

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Download Today: 2026 Mental Health Toolkit

Mental wellbeing touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From energy and focus to stress, sleep, and emotional resilience. In fact, nearly one in five U.S. adults experiences a diagnosable mental health condition in a given year, underscoring the importance of accessible, supportive resources in the workplace. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and supporting employee mental health doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The EPIC 2026 Mental Health Toolkit is designed to make it easier for organizations to start meaningful conversations and provide practical, employee-friendly support, without pressure, perfection, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Developed by …

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Benefits Curve | Women’s Health at Work: Essential Employer Strategies

Learn how forward-thinking employers are investing in women’s health – not only as a matter of equity, but as a strategic opportunity. Watch our most recent webinar, which explores how employers are reworking their benefits strategies to better support women’s health. Historically underrepresented in science, medicine, and workplace benefits, women’s health is now gaining long-overdue attention as organizations recognize its critical role in employee wellbeing and business performance. Whether you’re a benefits leader, HR professional, or advocate for health equity, this webinar will provide actionable perspectives and opportunities to close the gender health gap in …

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Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Benefits: Is Your Ecosystem Ready for 2026?

… planning, forward-thinking approaches, and an indispensable partner who provides data-driven insights into the trends shaping the future of employee benefits. Critical Components for Your 2026 Benefits Strategy Organizations aiming to attract and retain top talent must equip themselves with these essential tools: Future-Focused Intelligence: Uncover the innovative workplace transformations already taking shape at industry-leading companies. From personalized benefits packages to holistic wellbeing approaches, tomorrow’s most effective programs will look different from those of today. Regulatory Navigation: Stay ahead of evolving regulations to protect your organization from benefits compliance pitfalls. Adaptive Framework Design: Move beyond standardized …

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Future-Proofing Your Benefits: More Than Just a Retro Remix

… journey toward professional fulfillment. Fortunately, our team’s strategic thinking has evolved alongside our access to sophisticated claims and pharmaceutical data. We now have powerful tools and solutions to address these complex challenges, enabling us to serve you as an indispensable business partner while creating a workplace where employees feel supported and empowered. Shared Lessons, Collective Wisdom Our experience in employee benefits management has taught us that these challenges are deeply interconnected. Adjusting one element – such as addressing the increase in high-cost claims for catastrophic care and medications – inevitably affects the entire benefits ecosystem. Consider mental health, which …

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