How does your company make sure it's not just checking the box but rather effectively addressing the physical, emotional and financial needs of the people on its teams?
The average employee is broke. In fact, 70 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and 64 percent couldnt cover a $1,000 emergency without borrowing money.
Good goals alone dont change behavior. And it does your company no good to have a financial wellness program if behavior change is not a core part of the teaching.
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