Wellness

By understanding and addressing the evolving needs of the talent pool, HR leaders can position their organizations to recruit and retain top talent successfully.

Within the last year, 45% of American workers spent between $500 and $6,000 on mental health services.

Employers that create a workplace culture of transparency, empathy and authenticity can help put ideas into action and pave the way for a more equitable approach to health.

"Mental health and financial health are closely interlinked, yet our emotions about money are usually overlooked, let alone factored into financial wellness," says Ellen Pedersen, head of product at Upwise.

The law, which took effect June 27, requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" to pregnant workers, but public health experts say not nearly enough is known about which work circumstances are dangerous.

Financial wellness education and training can help reduce employee stress, but how should it be delivered? 30% of employees prefer digitally-delivered education and more than 50% prefer learning about benefits via e-mail.

Despite increased health care spending in the wake of the pandemic, average balances in health savings accounts increased since 2020, rising from $3,622 to $4,318 in 2021.

After providing budget resources, employers can help employees shift from a paycheck-to-paycheck approach to a more thoughtful and proactive style – pay off debt, create an emergency fund and tackle retirement planning.