Employee benefits saw immediate impact from COVID-19, with a focus on mental health and wellness resources.Investment in employee mental health drastically rose in importance and became destigmatized during the pandemic.Employers realized the value of benefits in talent retention and productivity during the Great Resignation.Focus on individual needs led to diversification of benefits, including financial wellbeing offerings.Benefits teams are increasingly personalizing offerings to meet specific employee needs and circumstances.Design and delivery of benefits have modernized to leverage tech for streamlined processes and improved connectivity.The shift post-COVID involves a drastic increase in portal usage for filing claims and educating employees on benefits.Future of employee benefits post-COVID involves simplifying processes, smart connectivity, and enhanced data-driven efficiencies.AI will play a critical role in hyperpersonalization of benefits, leveraging employee data and authoritative content.COVID-19 transformation has better prepared employers for evolving employee benefits and addressing changing workforce needs.