Employer Spotlight: Pilgrim’s Pilgrim’s is a multi-national food company and one of the largest chicken producers in the United States, recognized the critical need for employee financial wellness benefits. With over 68,000 employees, the company faced high stress levels among its workforce, leading to burnout, decreased productivity, and high turnover rates. To address these challenges, Pilgrim’s partnered with FinFit in 2018 to implement a financial wellness...

How Financial Wellness Programs Transform Lives  Financial stress is a silent epidemic affecting millions of employees. It’s more than just a personal struggle, it’s a problem that seeps into the workplace, impacting productivity, morale, and overall wellbeing. FinFit’s yearly report, Inside the Wallets of Working Americans, found three in four American workers live paycheck to paycheck, with more than a third reporting they spend three hours or more at work thinking...

Celebrating Two Decades of Financial Health Innovation at EMERGE 2024  We are thrilled to share our experience at Financial Health Network‘s EMERGE, an inspiring gathering that unites innovators across industries to learn, collaborate, and improve the future of financial health. They celebrated 20 years of transformative work, with this event highlighting the incredible strides made in promoting financial wellbeing for all.  EMERGE showcased industry leaders who are making...

Navigating Employee Financial Stress and Its Toll on Mental Wellbeing  It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a silent but significant contributor to mental health challenges: financial stress. The reality is many employees have experienced staring at a pile of bills, racking their brains on how to make ends meet, leading to mental health struggles.   Statistics reveal a sobering truth: more than half of employees grapple with financial stress, feeling worry,...

The financial stress experienced by working Americans is not just a personal issue—it has significant implications for employers as well. According to our newly released sixth annual “Inside the Wallets of Working Americans” report, a staggering 60% of workers feel worried and stressed about their financial situations, with 58% feeling anxious and 46% experiencing trouble sleeping due to financial concerns. But what exactly is driving this stress, and why should employers pay attention?  In...

Employer Spotlight: Eastern Virginia Medical School  In our sixth annual “Inside the Wallets of Working Americans” report in collaboration with HR Dive, it was found 74% of employees find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, grappling with the constant challenge of making ends meet. This financial strain not only affects their day-to-day lives but also impacts their overall well-being and productivity at work. Recognizing this reality, employers have a crucial role to play in supporting their...

Sixth Annual “Inside the Wallets of Working Americans” Report Sheds Light on Employee Financial Stress  In the hustle of everyday life, many of us can relate to the struggle of making ends meet, but what lies beneath the surface of employees’ financial stress? Our sixth annual “Inside the Wallets of Working Americans” report, sheds light on the stark financial realities many are facing.  The report paints a sobering picture: a staggering 3 in 4 respondents find themselves...

The Value of Comprehensive Benefits in Today’s Job Market In today’s fiercely competitive job market, where top talent is in high demand, offering competitive salaries alone isn’t enough to attract and retain skilled employees. Job seekers are increasingly prioritizing not just their immediate financial needs, but also their long-term financial wellness, making benefits a priority for employees across industries.   According to a recent survey, 80% of employees...

The Cost of Being Subprime In today’s financial landscape, many individuals find themselves grappling with the challenges of subprime credit. It’s a situation often brought on by various circumstances, from unexpected expenses to simply not having access to proper financial education. With subprime credit, individuals face many obstacles that can greatly impact their financial well-being. High interest rates on loans and credit cards, limited access to financing options,...

Bridging the Gap: How Financial Wellness Benefits Go Beyond the Paycheck for Employees In the world of employee compensation, the ongoing misconception that a paycheck alone guarantees financial well-being is increasingly proven wrong by the complex realities of personal finances. While a fair salary is undoubtedly crucial, it’s merely a starting point. The truth is that employees are faced with an array of financial challenges. This is where comprehensive financial wellness...