At A Glance
Employee financial stress is a growing concern across many demographics. When employees feel stressed and burned out, it negatively affects their work productivity, which can lead to a loss of revenue for the company. The costs associated with low productivity can be detrimental to a business’s bottom line, but they can also be avoided with the right proactive steps.71% of U.S. employees report financial stress is negatively affecting their work and personal life, and 84% of HR leaders are worried that employees’ financial issues outside of the office may reduce their productivity.1 Offering employee financial health services as part of your benefits program is one of the most effective ways to help decrease employee financial stress, increase productivity and steer clear of unnecessary losses in revenue.
Meeting employees where they are with finanical wellness
Employees are facing a challenging financial landscape characterized by rising living costs, increased debt burdens, volatile credit markets, and an escalating risk of identity theft and fraud. Factors such as inflation, interest rate hikes, data breaches and financial scams are putting pressure on workers across all income levels, affecting both their finances and their day-to-day peace of mind.
At the same time, the employer’s role in supporting employee financial health has experienced a fundamental shift. Gone are the days when providing a steady paycheck, basic insurance and a 401(k) was sufficient. Today’s workforce expects its employers to actively support their overall financial well-being. In fact, 70% indicate that better benefits would increase their loyalty to their companies.2 They desire benefits that go beyond superficial protection, offering genuine, personalized support in managing finances, building credit and securing their financial future.
The cost of employee financial stress
With 64% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck,3 financial stress affects personal well-being and seeps into workplaces, reducing productivity and increasing absenteeism.
The cost of ignoring this issue can be staggering for employers, who ultimately bear the weight of lost productivity, increased healthcare costs and high turnover. Understanding the full scope of financial instability’s impact on employees and businesses is key to building a resilient workforce.
Providing your employees with the financial wellness tools they need
To truly protect and empower today’s workforce, employers must rethink how they deliver financial benefits. It’s no longer just about reacting to threats; it’s about proactively equipping employees with the insights, tools and support they need to thrive.
That’s why forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond single-point solutions and embracing a more holistic approach, one that combines:
- Credit education to help employees understand and take control of their credit health
- Financial wellness tools to support budgeting, goal-setting and day-to-day financial confidence
- Identity protection to safeguard what employees have worked hard to build
Together, these three pillars form a comprehensive foundation for all-in-one financial protection, enabling employees to better safeguard their paychecks, protect their identities and plan for a more secure future.
Next steps
Protect your business from the unnecessary costs of loss of productivity. Ease your employees’ financial stress and empower them to deliver the best possible results in a supportive work environment by offering financial wellness services as part of your employee benefits program.
1Bank of America, Workplace Benefits Report (2022).
2Met Life, U.S. Employee Benefits Trends Study (2025).
3Sunny Day Fund, The Cost of Employee Financial Instability (2025).
