In this episode, Jackie Hanson (CO-Founder & CEO of Sprout Family) joins Lauren Costanzo (Account Manager, Eazy Benefits) for a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing areas of workplace wellness: fertility benefits.

We break down why fertility support is becoming a new standard in modern benefits plans—and what employers need to know as expectations shift.

🔹 What We Cover: • Why fertility benefits are gaining so much attention • The real challenges employees face—cost, access, stigma • How fertility support connects to broader women’s health and DEI goals • Why traditional plans often miss the mark • What a truly comprehensive fertility program looks like • Market trends, adoption stats, and policy changes to watch • How employers can gather data, build a business case, and prove ROI • Practical steps for offering fertility benefits—plus employer success stories

Jackie and Lauren bring together industry insight and real-world experience to help HR teams, employers, and advisors understand the strategic value of fertility benefits—not as a perk, but as a smart, ROI-driven investment in their people.

If you’re exploring ways to modernize your benefits offering, stay competitive, and support today’s diverse workforce, this episode is a must-watch.

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Most companies offer employee benefits — but are they actually giving people what they want? In this episode, Eazy Benefits Managing Director John Ohorodnyk and Account Manager Ben Wolkowycki dig into what employees value most in today’s workplace, how expectations are shifting, and where organizations often miss the mark. From flexibility and mental health support to personalized options that fit real lifestyles, John and Ben explore the trends shaping benefits programs — and how employers can adapt to stay competitive.

In the first episode of The Eazy Benefits Blueprint, hosts Hugh Doyle and John Ohorodnyk dive deep into why today’s employee benefits system no longer works for modern organizations—or their people. From outdated plan designs and rising costs to the growing disconnect between what employers offer and what employees actually want, they break down the core problems and share practical strategies to fix them. Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or employee benefits professional, this episode will help you rethink benefits and create a plan that truly works.