From healthcare costs to layoff worries, the country’s under-the-radar problem is personal financial chaos, writes Emily Stewart in Business Insider. David Deal’s 2026 outlook is what he describes as a “whack-a-mole of worry.” While he’s 62 and presumably approaching retirement, 65 is “just a number” for him, not a milestone marker for throwing in the towel … Read more
Insights from Total Rewards 2025 and the persistent gap between good intentions and real impact. 3 years ago, we witnessed financial wellness at work emerge as a focus at industry trade shows. It was finally getting its due as a key pillar of holistic employee well-being alongside physical, mental, and emotional health. It was a … Read more
This piece was written by Theresa Agovino and originally appeared in HR Brew on January 21, 2025. The California wildfires spurred a sevenfold increase in inquiries from potential clients at Canary, a company Rachel Schneider founded in 2020. That’s not surprising. Canary creates and manages employer-sponsored relief funds that workers can tap for quick cash … Read more
This op-ed was written by Canary’s founder and CEO, Rachel Schneider. The piece originally appeared in Fast Company on November 13, 2024. The founder of Canary says this is a structural problem that can’t be solved with one-off adjustments like tariffs or first-time homebuyer subsidies. “I can fix the economy.” “No, it’s my turn.” “No, … Read more
Corporate-sponsored relief funds offer an immediate lifeline, filling the gap for those employees facing financial crises right now, according to Canary CEO Rachel Schneider. This piece originally ran in Benefits Pro on October 24, 2024 and was written by Lynn Cavanaugh. Many Americans are drastically unprepared for a financial emergency. However, there’s a critical, often overlooked piece to this … Read more
This feature was written by Adam DeRose and originally appeared in HR Brew’s Starting Up series on September 5, 204. Rachel Schneider is a former researcher at the Financial Health Network and the Aspen Institute. She studied the financial lives of working Americans and coauthored a book on the topic: The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in … Read more
It is unquestionably the right moment for human resources and benefits teams to explore supporting the holistic well-being of their employees. According to Human Resources Director, “nearly a quarter of employees don’t think their employers care about their wellbeing, and it’s driving them to find a new job.” A cornerstone of this work must be … Read more
Late last year, I had the pleasure of speaking about how making work meaningful and worker well-being intersect at From Day One’s Miami conference: Rediscovering Community Amid Changing Corporate Values. Constance Jones of NBC 6 News expertly moderated this opportunity to think about both what makes work meaningful and how to make work meaningful. A … Read more
[Watch] Thriving Together in 2024 Listen in as Canary founder & CEO, Rachel Schneider, leads a conversation with HR leaders on the importance of addressing employees near-term financial concerns. Watch the replay Details: Hosted by From Day One Moderated by Ellen Stark, Financial Enterprise Editor, Foundry360 Panelists: Rachel Schneider, Founder & CEO, Canary Watch the … Read more
Canary founder & CEO, Rachel Schneider, joined a panel of HR experts from Ross Stores, GroupM, DHL & Acheivers at From Day One’s Miami conference on November 14, 2023. Every year From Day One, a forum on corporate values, gathers HR, CSR, and DEI leaders around the country for a local event series. 2023’s theme … Read more
Check your inbox for the link to download your copy. After that we promise to only use your email to reach out with the most important news, products updates, and content.
Check your inbox for a hello from our team. We’ll take some time to tell you more about us and deliver the most valuable resources. After that we promise to only use your email to reach out with the most important news, products updates, and content.
If you would like to talk to our team about creating an Emergency Relief Fund at your organization, let us know here.