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Fireside Chat: Mercer & Crowne Plaza® - Caring for Employees and their Furry Friends 🐾

Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day Next Monday with Us!

National Rescue Dog Day on May 20th promises love, friendship, and kindness. We discover one employer’s journey to robust employee wellness plans, adding furry friends to the roster of what they care about! 

According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2023-2024 stats, 86.9 million US households owned a pet, which accounts for 66% as compared to 62% in 2022 and 56% in 1988.

It’s because of this growing trend that we're excited to invite you to an insightful session on how one employer embarked on integrating a pet-friendly employee benefit offerings. 🤗 

In this session, we'll address key questions and provide valuable insights into why pet insurance is popular. We will discuss a great strategy to partner with your provider to help employees understand the fantastic value of adding a plan for their furry friend and, more importantly, what costly issues can arise should you not have a health and wellness plan for your furry friends.


DATE: Monday, May 20, 2024

TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST 

Here's what you can expect to learn:

Importance of Pet Insurance🚨: Discover some of the most compelling reasons to include pet benefits in your voluntary benefit plans and how it can positively impact your employees. Understand the outcomes and benefits companies have seen after rolling out pet benefits as part of their benefits package.

Employer Perspectives 🧐: Hear from companies like Crowne Plaza® and Mercer, who have decided to add pet benefits to their voluntary benefit offerings. Learn about their motivations and experiences. Explore effective communication strategies for introducing and promoting pet insurance benefits to your employees.

Integration with Existing Offerings 💸: Learn how to seamlessly incorporate pet benefits into your existing suite of employee benefits. Understand what employers seek regarding benefits like pet benefits and how it aligns with employee needs. Access statistics that compare the cost savings between having pet insurance, a wellness plan, and a discount bundle versus not having any pet coverage.


Join us for this fun session next Monday, May 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET, and ensure your employees, including furry family members, can access comprehensive benefits.


RSVP now to secure your spot!

Best regards,
The HVBA Team

Speaker Spotlight 💡

MODERATOR
Jenny Jenkins
SVP, Operations
HVBA


Amy Crane
VP, Voluntary Benefits
Pet Benefit Solutions



Heather Russell
Human Resource Manager
Crowne Plaza®


Bobby Strei
Voluntary Benefits Consultant
Mercer