Employee Benefits Trends to Watch - Our Special Father's Day Edition: June 2026

Supporting Working Dads

With Father's Day approaching, it's a timely opportunity to recognize the many ways fathers and father figures contribute both at work and at home.

June is also Men's Health Month, providing an additional opportunity to consider how workplace benefits and support programs can contribute to employee well-being. Recent research from the Canadian Men's Health Foundation found that half of Canadian men are at risk of social isolation, while many never seek professional mental health support. These findings highlight the importance of creating workplaces where employees feel supported both professionally and personally.

Today's fathers are increasingly balancing work alongside caregiving responsibilities, from raising young children to supporting aging family members. As these responsibilities continue to grow, many plan sponsors recognize that meaningful workplace support extends beyond compensation alone.

While many organizations have invested in mental health, wellness, and family-support programs, offering benefits is only part of the equation. Employees need to understand what resources are available and feel comfortable accessing them when support is needed.

This Father's Day, and during Men's Health Month, employers may wish to consider not only the benefits they offer, but also how effectively those supports are being communicated and accessed across their workforce.

As we celebrate Father's Day, we extend our appreciation to the fathers and father figures whose support, guidance, and dedication make a difference every day. From all of us at Team CBS, Happy Father's Day!

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Father's Day Reading List

1. Never Alone: Why Connection Is Key to Men's Mental Health

   Canadian Men's Health Foundation

   "The numbers paint a stark picture: 64% of men report moderate-to-high levels of stress, 23% may face moderate-to-severe depression, and 67% have never spoken to a mental health professional."

   
   

2. Supporting Men's Mental Health Beyond Awareness

   Canadian Mental Health Association

   "When homes, workplaces, schools, sports teams, and communities are supportive, understanding and non-judgmental, boys and men are more likely to talk openly. Conversations that make it “normal” to speak about mental health can make it easier for men to reach out for support."

   
   

3. Today’s Fathers Are More Present At Home—And Still Hiding At Work

   Forbes

   "Over the past two decades, expectations for working fathers have shifted meaningfully. Involved fatherhood is no longer framed as exceptional but as a baseline responsibility, with younger men reporting stronger norms around emotional availability, caregiving, and presence at home."