The Resiliency Playbook for Employers

This guide presents a comprehensive framework for employers to enhance workforce resiliency through strategic benefits and policies. It outlines the importance of addressing employee well-being and resiliency, highlighting that while employees may feel well, many do not consistently feel resilient. The playbook identifies financial challenges and stress as significant barriers to recovery. It details a three-pillar approach to building resiliency: Protect, Recover, and Sustain. Employers are encouraged to implement income protection benefits, simplify leave processes, and reinforce mental health resources. Additionally, the guide emphasizes the role of group benefits in supporting employees during disruptions and maintaining their financial and emotional stability. It provides actionable steps for assessing resiliency risks, aligning benefits with policies, training managers, and measuring progress. The document underscores the necessity of a well-being and resiliency strategy to ensure employees can thrive in challenging environments.