Student loan debt has exceeded both credit card and auto loan debt, according to the Federal Reserve. If you employ millennials, many of your own employees are probably struggling with how to pay off student loan debt while also planning for retirement. This financial challenge is not only taking an emotional toll on your employees, [...]
Ask any employee in your company and you’ll likely find that money is the number one source of stress. Studies continue to point to financial challenges as a source of concern for employees, which makes it a top priority for employers. Productivity and quality of work diminishes as employees dwell on tough financial questions. Employers are [...]
You may be wondering if a financial wellness program deserves a spot in your already generous benefit package. According to Prudential, the answer is a resounding YES, and they have the stats to prove it. A comprehensive benefit program, that includes financial wellness options, will alleviate the growing financial stress employees face each day. Fewer [...]
To attract and retain quality employees, employers can no longer limit benefits programs to paid time off and health insurance. More organizations are building comprehensive benefit programs that include financial tools for employees. A financial wellness program rounds out your benefits package so you can cover all aspects of employee health—physical, mental, social and financial. [...]
Millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Making sure your company has adapted to the needs of this unique group is vital to the long-term success of your brand. One thing that will help you attract and retain key talent from the millennial group is helping your employees with financial education [...]
Human resources departments and CFOs everywhere are focusing on employee wellness efforts and customizing benefit programs to meet changing needs. Having a well-rounded benefit program is not only good for recruitment and retention, it can also improve productivity and profits. The four main pillars of a holistic wellness program include emotional, physical, social and financial [...]
For most of your workers, money is the #1 stressor in their lives. As they try to focus on work, financial woes nag at them and reduce their ability to be productive. This anxiety translates to 13 hours of lost productivity per employee. Why are they so stressed out? Here are some staggering statistics that [...]
Talking about student loan debt is pretty disheartening. Most college students, focused on getting an education, avoid addressing the cost issue until it slams them in the face: the first payment is due, and it’s between $200 and $500 a month. The average U.S. college graduate has $37,414 in debt, which usually takes 21 years [...]
Productive employees are able to stay focused, work efficiently and keep to the task at hand. Unfortunately, some employees are struggling with life’s inevitable challenges and are less focused. In many cases, money and personal finances are causes at the top of the list. Employees may be worried about saving money, establishing budgets or learning [...]
Most payroll systems are pretty straightforward. However, your business isn’t. Complicated payroll needs and benefit programs don’t always fit nicely within the payroll software that you have in place. You don't have to be stuck with payroll system limitations, you have options. We offer a number of Microsoft Dynamics® GP Payroll add-on solutions that can [...]