Published to Newsletter on Sep 30, 2020
Generation X (Gen X), defined as those born between 1965 and 1980, makes up 40% of the workforce. They are the generation moving up in line to take on more senior roles as Baby Boomers leave the workforce.
Once reserved for just the Baby Boomers, Gen Xers have now become the new “sandwich generation.” These folks find themselves managing the stress of trying to raise kids, contribute to college funds, pay off debt, and care for aging parents.
If that isn’t enough, they are doing all of this while trying to save for retirement and pay for health care too.
The good news is that The University of New Mexico offers a wide array of benefits to help employees navigate their personal and professional lives—everything from retirement and financial wellness to mental health services.
Two people with the same basic demographic profile can experience very different life events and need different help to support their overall well-being.
Even if you are not “sandwiched” between raising children and caring for your parents, as an employee of UNM, you are entitled to numerous programs that can assist you with your professional growth and personal well-being.
Solving the challenge of helping employees take advantage of the full range of available benefits, in manageable bites, requires a team of HR professionals who understand how different life events impact a person’s total well-being.
UNM’s Benefits & Employee Wellness is here to help engage employees with the right benefit at the right time.
Learn more about your benefits and take advantage of all the programs provided to you as an employee of The University of New Mexico.
A sense of well-being isn’t just about who you are, how old you are, or how much money you make; it also reflects the moments in your life that matter.
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Tags: EmployeeWellness, Wellness
