According to a recent study, about 50% of employees are ‘concerned, anxious or fearful about their current financial well being’ and over 40% of employees are ‘looking to their employer for financial support’. Are your employees among those who are uneasy about their finances? Whether you like it or not, they’re looking to you for help. Even if your workforce is highly educated they still might have little to no personal financial acumen.
4 Pillars of a Modern Benefits Package
Today’s workforce is a growing mix of ages, ethnicities, financial states, and will soon span five generations. Between work and life, employees seek harmony and they increasingly expect their employers to keep up with current trends to provide solutions for their changing needs. According to MetLife’s annual study on benefit trends, 49% of employees are concerned, anxious or fearful about their current financial wellbeing. The traditional, one-size-fits-all approach to benefits is diluted in this evolving environment. Meeting the needs of employees across the spectrum may seem daunting but it is achievable and it doesn’t require busting the budget. Below are the four pillars of a modern benefit package: