PORTLAND, Ore. — Standard Insurance Company (The Standard), a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals, has announced a new relationship with Family First. The Standard’s clients have the option to contract directly with Family First to access expert guidance aimed at addressing the caregiving challenges employees face.
Employers and their employees can take advantage of:
- Personalized caregiving support — For every life event, from caring for a newborn to a spouse or a parent, licensed care professionals can help employees identify challenges and alleviate the burden of caregiving.
- Services — Employees can get assistance through online tools and resources, a mobile app or telephonic support.
- Family First’s holistic approach — This method addresses employer challenges such as employee absenteeism, presenteeism, retention and workplace satisfaction, improving outcomes for both employees and their loved ones.
Employers may contract directly with Family First for services tailored to their unique needs, subject to additional costs.
“It can be mentally and physically taxing for employees who are taking care of loved ones and trying to fulfill their responsibilities at work,” said CrisDee Plambeck, assistant vice president of Product and Strategy Support at The Standard. “From our research, we’ve found that 81 percent of employees surveyed said that when a family member becomes disabled, the event significantly affects an employee’s work/life balance1. This solution allows our clients to create a culture of support and demonstrate a personal commitment to their employees at a time when they most need it.”
