Tandem Support Team: Benefits beyond the office
Behind every organization working hard to support employers and their teams is, of course, a very dedicated support staff. At Tandem Benefit Partners, two key members of the leadership team take their roles particularly seriously.
Sadie, Chief of Compliance & Audits
Sadie has an exceptional eye for detail and maintains rigorous oversight of internal snack distribution policies. Random pocket inspections are conducted regularly, and no treat enters circulation without proper review. Her dedication to compliance ensures the organization maintains the highest standards of accountability.
Bentley, Director of Security & Risk Management
Bentley oversees all perimeter monitoring and early threat detection. His responsibilities include monitoring neighborhood activity, alerting leadership to incoming delivery drivers, and maintaining heightened awareness of suspicious squirrel activity. His proactive risk management approach ensures nothing goes unnoticed.
While their official titles may be playful, Sadie and Bentley represent something very real.
For many people, pets are not simply animals that share a home but they are part of the family. They provide companionship, emotional support, and often a sense of stability in otherwise busy lives.
Forward-thinking employers increasingly recognize that supporting employees well means looking beyond traditional benefits and considering the broader lives their people lead outside of work.
One example is pet insurance, which helps employees manage the cost of unexpected veterinary care. Veterinary costs have risen significantly in recent years, and having coverage available can provide both financial relief and peace of mind for employees who consider their pets family members.
But pet insurance is just one example of a broader shift in how organizations think about benefits.
Employers focused on long-term workforce wellbeing are exploring benefits that support employees as whole individuals, including:
Mental health and counseling resources
Flexible work arrangements that allow space for life responsibilities
Family and caregiver support benefits
Wellness programs that encourage balance and prevention
Lifestyle benefits that reflect what employees truly value
These types of benefits don’t replace traditional healthcare coverage. Rather, they complement it by recognizing that employees bring their whole lives with them to work.
Thoughtful benefits design is ultimately about understanding people and what matters to them, what brings them peace of mind, and what allows them to bring their best energy to their roles.
Sadie and Bentley would certainly agree that supporting the things people care about most leads to happier, healthier teams. Though it should be noted that both continue to advocate strongly for expanded treat coverage.
