All year we have heard the same storyline: employees are struggling financially and they’re looking to their employers to invest in meaningful resources to support their near-term financial health. Not only are these employees struggling with their day-to-day finances — 49% find it difficult to meet household expenses on time each month — but many … Read more
This article, written by Vikas Raj, originally appeared in Forbes on October 3, 2023. The Financial Health Network recently released its annual Financial Health Pulse 2023 U.S. Trends Report, the most comprehensive view of the ongoing financial health of all Americans, and the results are alarming. The ranks of America’s financially vulnerable are rising dramatically, … Read more
A few weeks ago at a terrific event put on by Of Color, I had the good luck to hear Liz Davidson, CEO of Financial Finesse, answer this question,: Are companies obligated to provide financial coaching for employees? Financial Finesse has been providing employee financial well-being solutions in the workplace since 1999, well before most … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, the weight of medical bills can lead to significant financial stress for individuals. This stress doesn’t stay confined to personal lives – it often spills over into the workplace, impacting employee productivity and overall well-being. In fact, one in three full-time employees says that money worries have negatively impacted their productivity … Read more
Access to healthcare has long been a contentious issue in the United States. It leaves many individuals either vulnerable to financial hardship during medical emergencies or risking their health by avoiding the medical attention they need. The exorbitant costs of treatments, combined with the limitations of health insurance coverage, often lead to significant financial burdens … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was delighted to attend an Aspen Institute Financial Security Program (Aspen FSP) event: Centering Financial Resilience in Workplace Benefits: Scaling Success For Everyone. It was terrific. The day kicked off with a conversation between two senators, one from each side of the aisle. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Todd … Read more
Imagine a workplace where every employee, regardless of their background, is supported and empowered to succeed. The path companies are taking to get here is core to their identity and success. It is also always evolving. To get there, there is no shortage of advice and “top trends” to help guide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and … Read more
This exclusive first ran in Axios on Thursday, January 12, 2023. It is written by Lucinda Shen, author of Axios Pro: Fintech Deals. Fintech Canary, which helps employers set up emergency relief funds for workers, raised $2.9 million in seed funding from investors including Capital One Ventures. Why it matters: Americans’ lack of emergency savings … Read more
Companies are making emergency funds easily available to workers regardless of the nature of the emergency, often helping them afford basic living expenses like housing, food, and utilities amidst their hard times. This article originally appeared in Benefits PRO on December 9, 2022. The world itself is chaotic – in addition to work being chaotic … Read more
This is a guest blog post written by our partners at PTO Exchange. During the holiday season, giving can come in many forms: volunteering your time, giving a monetary donation, or donating physical items. But there is another way you can give—donating your unused PTO to colleagues who have fallen on hard times. With PTO … Read more
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