Canary’s emergency grants help employees stay financially afloat

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When employees are faced with a financial crisis, the last thing they want to do is bring attention to the issue at work. By partnering with a third party relief fund solution, employers can offer a way for them to seek help while respecting their privacy. 

Financial insecurity can affect anyone and has a pervasive impact on all areas of life, including work. In a recent survey from fintech company SoFi, 33% of employees said money-related stress makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks and a quarter said it impacted their productivity and confidence. Out of the 14 hours respondents said they spent worrying, 8.2 hours was while they were at work — the equivalent of an entire workday. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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