Webinar on Financial Stress to Financial Strength: Building a Data-Driven Wellness Strategy That Delivers ROI

Heidi Grecsek, Managing Director of HCM at Brandon Hall Group™, explores the evolution of financial wellness from a passive, expected benefit to a performance-driving capability. Drawing on industry research and emerging best practices, we examine why many programs fail to drive adoption or outcomes, what employees actually need in today’s economic environment and how leading organizations are using personalized, actionable solutions to drive engagement and measurable outcomes.

Financial Stress, Rising Costs, and the Future of Employee Well-Being

This whitepaper about employee financial wellness and organizational support examines the growing disconnect between what employers offer and what employees experience. Brandon Hall Group™ research reveals that while two-thirds of organizations report over 70% of their workforce experiences financial pressures multiple times weekly, employees often feel unsupported despite expanded benefits. The document explores how financial stress impacts productivity, engagement, and retirement readiness across all employee levels. It highlights that successful employers are shifting from standalone financial wellness programs toward integrated employee support strategies connecting resources, guidance, and technology. The whitepaper emphasizes that building financial resilience requires ongoing personalized support and coordinated experiences, not single initiatives. Organizations addressing this financial wellness gap will strengthen employee trust, improve workforce performance, and enhance competitive positioning in an evolving workplace.