Wellness

With steep inflation affecting retirement goals, employers can play a pivotal role in reducing employees' financial stress by enhancing their offerings beyond the traditional 401(k) with emergency savings accounts, says a new report.

7 in 10 employees say their mental health has stayed the same or worsened in the past year.

By offering cross-training, developing mentorship programs and building support networks, employers can ensure their frontline workers are equipped with the tools and resources needed to succeed.

Employees who believe their workplace policies are not inclusive are twice as likely to be actively searching for new roles.

Almost all (97%) organizations surveyed offer paid sick leave, with some (10%) mandating time off by state/local laws.

The Department of Education emailed student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan (for those who borrowed less than $12,000) on Wednesday that all or a portion of their loan has been forgiven.

Certain accommodations, such as leaving early or providing breakfast or lunch, are often needed – and much appreciated by employees – during those brutal stormy days.

The study found that frontline employees were 2.3 times more likely to report physical strain from their positions than non-frontline workers.