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Nearly 80% of employees are living paycheck to paycheck, leaving benefit managers no choice but to incorporate robust financial wellness benefits into their offerings to lighten the burden.
Today, just a third of employers offer a financial wellness program, according to research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. But the need is becoming increasingly dire for many employees, and they’re making it clear they need help with their finances now more than ever.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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