Even before the coronavirus outbreak, the majority of Americans had little to no savings and were living paycheck to paycheck. And when you have almost no savings, you’re most likely living in debt, living beyond your means, and not thinking about—or knowing how to achieve—goals such as building emergency savings and socking away money for retirement. This is why financial wellness matters now more than ever.
COVID-19 has challenged the status quo and upended the way we’ve always done things. So, with this new normal, should you conduct an in-person benefits fair, or reimagine it online?
The SECURE Act seeks to provide more Americans with access to retirement savings plans in order to strengthen retirement readiness. So what’s included in the SECURE Act, and what should you tell people now?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting well-being resources may have taken a backseat to communicating COVID-19 prevention, safety protocols, and new tools for working virtually. But a quick review of the data from COVID-19 cases to determine who recovers quickly, who becomes severely ill, who survives, and who dies reveals a pattern: The risk of ICU admissions for COVID-19 is linked to chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, highlighting why wellness is more important than ever.
This is an incredibly challenging time both personally and professionally. But even before the coronavirus changed the world as we know it, technology was quickly changing benefits and benefits communication. Here’s what you need to know about how the current crisis and technological advancements are reshaping how we reach people.
Retirement communications that are well designed, written simply, and inspire comprehension are not just nice to have. They help your employees understand their retirement plans. And that’s even more important now in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.
As a benefits leader, you’re dealing with a lot to help your people through the coronavirus pandemic. But don’t forget about your people who are in their 20s. Working from home and self-isolation can be particularly difficult for them.
As a benefits leader, you’re likely involved in your organization’s emergency preparations and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the recent legislation passed to combat the fallout. So what should you tell your employees now? What messages should you prioritize? And what should you include in your communications?
As a benefits leader, you’re likely involved in your organization’s emergency preparations and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There are a lot of great resources you can leverage as you think through how this may affect your people, their families, and your organization. But with so much anxiety about the spread of the coronavirus, what should you tell your employees? And what messages should you prioritize?
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