Diego Ramirez
Multinational client segment and
Mercer Marsh Benefits Latin America and Caribbean
Behind the curve on diversity
Many traditional benefit plans assume a linear life pattern, where an “average” employee gets married, buys a home, builds a family, and retires.
This means that health and well-being benefits often fail to take account of racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, income, or country of origin, among other dimensions.
As such, health, risk protection and well-being benefits are far behind the reality of a diverse workforce.
Firms must adapt strategies and introduce benefits that support all employees, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and people with disabilities.
