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Why Employers Need to Care About Their Employees’ Financial Health


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We tackle the hidden cost of ignoring employees' financial health, from the shift away from pensions to the rising pressure on individuals to manage their 401(k)s. We break down the evolving employer-employee relationship, the role of financial literacy, and why employers should care about their team’s financial well-being.

In this episode we look at employees' financial health, pensions, 401(k) plans, financial literacy, employee engagement, employer-employee relationship, and the rising costs of healthcare, education, and housing. Together, these insights illuminate the future of work and the need for data-driven financial decision-making.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The shift from pensions to 401(k) plans has drastically reduced financial certainty for employees.
  2. Employers that care about employees' financial health boost engagement and retention.
  3. Financial literacy is essential for employees to manage rising costs in healthcare, education, and housing.
  4. Employee engagement strategies should include support for financial goal-setting and literacy.
  5. Upbringing and cultural influences shape how individuals approach financial habits and spending.
  6. The uncertain future of social security underscores the importance of personal financial planning.

  7. Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

    01:35 Introducing the Guest and Topic

    03:05 The Impact of the Shift from Pensions to 401(k) Plans

    07:33 The Changing Relationship Between Employers and Employees

    10:23 The Importance of Employee Engagement and Financial Goals

    13:43 Addressing Employees' Financial Health

    15:24 Case Study: Southwest Airlines' Approach

    19:38 Living Within Means and Financial Literacy

    21:21 The Influence of Upbringing and Popular Culture on Financial Habits

    21:28 The Desire for Instant Gratification

    22:11 The Impact of Rising Costs

    23:30 Data-Driven Decision-Making

    24:05 Setting Financial Goals

    29:06 The Belief in Windfalls

    30:49 The Uncertainty of Social Security

    36:40 Finding Reward Differently

    39:25 The Addiction to Saving

    41:15 The Need for Informed Decisions


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