Employee Financial Well‑Being Pays Dividends for Employers

Financial Well-Being: The Missing Piece in Your Wellness Strategy

Too many employees face financial stress that undermines engagement, productivity, and even health. In fact, over half of American workers experience anxiety about money—and that stress shows up in the workplace as absenteeism, performance issues, and higher healthcare costs.

This white paper shines a light on why investing in financial well-being pays real dividends for employers—and how HES delivers programs built on simplicity, enjoyment, personal relevance, and self-paced learning.

What You’ll Learn:

• The True Cost of Financial Stress: See how financial anxiety leads to lost productivity, increased sick days, and rising medical claims—highlighting the stakes employers face.
• Why Financial Well-Being Programs Work: Peer-reviewed research shows these programs significantly boost financial knowledge and behavior—which translates into better health, engagement, and retention.
• How HES Builds Better Programs: Discover our proven design principles—simplicity, personalization, interaction, enjoyment—that break down stigma and barriers for a diverse workforce.
• A Business Case You Can’t Ignore: Learn how improving financial wellness supports mental health, enhances DEI, and contributes to your bottom line—by reducing turnover, stress, and medical costs.
• Key Features of High‑Impact Programs:
From lending trusted resources to encouraging planning and goal-setting—see what makes a financial wellness program truly effective.

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