Now more than ever, employers have had to adapt their health and well-being approaches to reflect ongoing market changes, macroeconomic uncertainty, fast-growing technological innovation, historic cost increases and employee confusion regarding select public health matters. Employers felt the pressure from internal business leaders and employees to provide access to affordable, high-quality health care, support well-being needs and find ways to help during crises, many of which were driven by weather-related events. In addition, employers are increasingly relied on to provide guidance on a variety of health and well-being topics; for example, conflicting messages and guidance on recommended screenings, vaccinations and treatments.

As employers navigated these external and internal dynamics, we addressed the many ways that the scope of the employer role has widened in the following resources:

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Employer Strategies to Support Employee Well‑being During Emergencies and Disasters. In this article, we asked employers to share their approaches to supporting employees during crises. A complementary survey was also conducted.

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In our Global Institute, we examined approaches for quantifying climate risk given the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events and their impact on workforce health, safety and productivity. We explored how employers can support employee well-being in climate emergencies and how data can be used to proactively prepare for and mitigate climate-related risks and prioritize areas of focus.

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On-Site and Near-Site Clinics: Maximizing Value as Needs Evolve. As employee health and well-being needs evolve and gaps in access to care increase, employers explored on-site and near-site clinics as an increasingly powerful tool in their benefits portfolio. We also held an employer-to-employer sharing call, which gave a platform for companies to share their on-site strategies.

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At the Leadership Forum on Employee Experience, we focused on the role employers play in communicating in an era of mistrust and misinformation. Experts presented how employers can communicate about top-of-mind public health issues, including examples in action, pitfalls to avoid and contributors to success.

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Expert Tips to Transform Your Health and Well-being Communications Strategy. Elevate your health and well-being communications strategy with research-backed tips and real-world employer examples.