New FinFit benefit lets employers contribute to employee saving accounts
The program gives organizations a greater opportunity to be instrumental in their employees’ financial well-being.
Financial planning
Benefits Think Why it’s time to re-examine the standard pay cycle
Just as COVID-19 has led some employers to question the necessity of having employees come to the office every day, the current economic crisis should lead to a broadscale re-examination of the standard pay cycle.
Podcast Helping employees regain their financial footing during coronavirus
Employers can be a huge help to employees working to regain their economic equilibrium due to the impacts of COVID-19.
3 employer strategies to reduce employee stress
More than 60% of employees say that they are experiencing greater stress than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to MetLife. Employers must step up their support with flexible work hours, financial planning benefits and mental health resources.
Why a financially resilient workforce is one of the best investments you can make
Despite offering above-market wages and a generous benefits package for their own employees, they discovered that some employees were still struggling.
Voya offers financial planning solution for clients’ furloughed employees
“What this tool does uniquely is it takes the depersonalized delivery of benefits and really helps the individual determine how best to get the most out of their benefits,” says Voya’s Andrew Frend.
New Era Decision Support: Open enrollment experience includes health, wealth, and voluntary benefits
Empower employees to make the best decisions, especially when it comes to benefits.
TIAA teams with tech startup on student loan benefit
TIAA is offering technology firm Savi’s solution to client institutions to help them expand financial wellness benefits.
Best tools to support your remote workforce
From virtual workout classes and snack boxes, to tech gadgets and online resources, here are some of the best tools companies can provide to support their remote workforce.
Benefits Think How top-tier EAPs can facilitate the post-pandemic return to work
Organizations addressing the post-pandemic return to work will be required to assemble teams of specialists in safety, security, HR and risk management to aid in the challenge.
Kathleen Greer
KGA
Benefits Think Brave new worldview: Investor attitudes during the coronavirus pandemic
Employers are in a unique position to address employees' financial struggles, as benefits programs are a powerful tool that can help support employees in meeting their current and future financial needs.
Kate Winget
Morgan Stanley at Work
Are your employees financially resilient? A new quiz can help them find out
SmartPath is providing a free online resource to help employees identify their financial options during the coronavirus pandemic.
Podcast ‘Money anxiety is not a disorder’: Destigmatizing financial unease
Dan Geller, behavioral economist and developer of the Money Anxiety Index, describes how the gauge has spiked and what banks can do about it.
Benefits Think Employees need access to affordable credit now more than ever
Right now, access to affordable credit is crucial for many, as 1 in 5 American households has lost income due to the pandemic, and unemployment offices are overwhelmed with claims.
Ennie Lim
HoneyBee
Is it time to offer all employees same-day pay?
A benefit provider believes the coronavirus crisis highlights the need to help employees with financial wellness.
Benefits Think How voluntary benefits can address the financial hardship of coronavirus
Now more than ever, employees need options for meeting their short-term financial needs without compromising their long-term finances.
Robin Holland
Purchasing Power
Personalization helps meet the needs of multiple generations in the workplace
With a more age diverse workforce, employers are finding ways to cater to different priorities and communication styles by generation.
Benefits Think How to help employees plan for and manage large medical bills
The stress caused by high bills and medical debt can increase employees’ risk of a range of physical and mental health problems.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Domino’s employees receive wages, tips instantly
A partnership with financial wellness benefit, Branch, ensures hourly employees are paid after every shift — an essential need for many during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benefits Think Financial wellness programs show your employees you have their back
Employers need to be proactive in addressing employee needs as they rapidly evolve during the current crisis.
Ennie Lim
HoneyBee