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The latest industry headlines highlighted in a brief quarterly update.

Life happens. Protect your clients with proactive solutions by keeping your finger on the pulse and connecting them with the right benefits; from EAP, SAP, Wellness Programs, Workplace Training, Coaching, and so much more. 

Worker Stress Surpasses Pandemic Levels


Worker stress reached an all-time high in 2022, surpassing pandemic levels. Stress-related issues account for 75-90% of doctor's visits, and Gallup's State of the Workforce report found, 44% of respondents report significant daily stress.


Returning Workers And Improving Employee Well-Being Post-Pandemic

Basic Plans Don't Cut It In the Battle for Talent and Retention


Stress and burnout are rampant, creating unhappy work cultures and surging turnover. In 2021, 92% of businesses expanded their support programs for mental health. And with a third of employees now on the hunt for greener pastures, employers are losing a competitive advantage without the right preventative healthcare offerings.


Preventative Healthcare Benefits – How They Help Retain and Engage Employees

Invest in Employee Well-Being to Retain Talent


Traditional retention tactics like promotions and compensation won't necessarily keep employees from leaving. But investing more in their lives could.  According to a 2022 MetLife study, 73% of employees say that a wider benefit offering would keep them at their present employer for longer.


13 companies that expanded their benefits in 2022

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EFR Update

2022 in Review


EFR has been delivering life-saving mental health services for decades - see what our clients had to say about our EAP this past year!

2022 in Review

A huge uptick in demand for EFR's services means we expanded our sales team! Sales Executives Teri Raney and Renee Neppl are here to answer your questions, provide demos and materials, and prepare proposals tailored to your client's unique needs.


Connect with Teri and Renee at info@efr.org or 877-883-1387

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Teri Raney, Sales Executive


Teri has over 20 years of experience in employee benefits with The Principal Financial Group. A passionate advocate for her daughter with disabilities, she is actively involved with mental health programming, legislative advocacy, and serves on numerous boards and committees.

Renee Neppl, Sales Executive


Renee Neppl joined EFR to share her passion for countering the mental health stigma by connecting organizations with an Employee Assistance Program. She has more than 20 years in human resources, program management, and consulting, ranging from a start-up to a Fortune 500 organization. 

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