How financial stress affects your employees’ health — and what your organization can do about it
Discover how to build a healthier, more engaged, and resilient workforce—strengthening your organization for the long term with this free eBook.
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This eBook will help employers:
- Understand the profound impact financial stress has on their workforce
- Learn why supporting financial wellness is an essential part of employee health strategy
- Discover actionable ways to support employees’ financial and mental well-being
"Financial wellness isn’t just saving for retirement. In fact, it’s a lot like whole body wellness. It’s not just going to the gym and being in shape, but also taking the time to meditate, take care of your brain, your spirit, and your mental health as well as your body. Like wellness, you want to maximize the good stuff and minimize the bad stuff. And I think it’s the same with financial planning and financial wellness."
How financial stress affects your employees’ health
Jon Tudor, CFPTM, Workplace Financial Consultant, Personal and Workplace Investing for Fidelity
Financial wellness improves mental health and focus
Financial stress is a major source of anxiety, stress, and depression for employees at every career stage. Employees with a retirement roadmap report greater mental well-being, life satisfaction, and purpose.
Download the eBook to learn how retirement planning that includes financial, health, and social considerations leads to better mental health outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Older adults who fulfill their retirement plans report better physical functioning and lower illness rates. From your organization’s perspective, healthier employees mean fewer sick days, lower insurance premiums, and increased productivity.
Read about how financial health drives physical wellness and more in the How financial stress affects your employees’ health eBook.
Education is a powerful tool. Many employees feel overwhelmed or unsure about managing finances, retirement, and budgeting. You can help by organizing workshops or sharing educational content on topics such as:
- Budgeting and expense management
- Debt reduction and credit health
- Basics of retirement savings and investing
- Emergency funds and insurance planning
- Understanding taxes and benefits
- Building wealth and passive income
Learn more about how to support your employees' financial health in the How financial stress affects your employees’ health eBook.
Make sure your employees understand how to use retirement savings benefits by:
- Walking them through your benefits platform
- Providing clear, jargon-free guides and FAQs
- Encouraging regular "retirement checkups" to review savings goals and adjust contributions
You can learn more about how to tailor support to different generations and career stages in the How financial stress affects your employees’ health eBook.
Five immediate actions employees can take to ensure employees have the right tools and education to plan for retirement and manage finances include:
- Start the conversation early
- Offer retirement savings options
- Provide access to financial education
- Encourage regular financial checkups
- Highlight healthcare planning
Dive more into how the five actions can strengthen your organization's culture and resilience by downloading the How financial stress affects your employees’ health eBook.
Understanding the laws that protect pregnant employees is crucial for creating a supportive workplace and minimizing the risks of legal exposure. Examples of these laws and legal practices include:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- State-specific Laws
Read more about the laws that protect pregnant employees in the Pregnancy in the workplace eBook.
If you're interested in offering a plan from Mass General Brigham Health Plan to your employees, you can visit our employer page to get to know what plans are available for your group size.
You can also contact our Broker & Account Services team via email or call us at 866-643-8392. We are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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